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PREFACE 

The  idea  back  of  the  Locomobile  Book 
is  to  tell  the  story  of  the  Locomobile 
—  its  record  and  development  —  its  design 
and  construction  —  its  advantages  as  a  com- 
fortable and  luxurious  vehicle — its  superiority 
as  a  safe  and  reliable  machine. 

It  contains  information  not  ordinarily  part 
of  a  catalogue  and  which  is  useful  for 
reference;  consequently  the  book  is  produced 
in  permanent  library  form  with  board  covers. 
Our  intention  is  to  give  complete  information 
and  not  to  create  an  impression  of  elaborate- 
ness in  catalogue  work.  There  are  no 
expensive  color  plates.  The  ink  is  plain 
black  on  plain  white  book  paper. 

Locomobile  models  for  1912  are  the  result 
of  our  thirteen  years'  experience  in  making 
motor  cars.  Photographic  illustrations  and 
specifications  of  the  various  models  are 
placed  at  the  end  of  the  book  for  convenient 
reference.  The  subject  matter  is  arranged 
by  chapters  and  indexed  on  pages  1 1 ,  12 
and  13. 

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CHAPTER  ONE 
CHAPTER  Two 
CHAPTER  THREE 
CHAPTER  FOUR 

CHAPTER  FIVE 
CHAPTER  Six 
CHAPTER  SEVEN 
CHAPTER  EIGHT 
CHAPTER  NINE 
CHAPTER  TEN     , 

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CHAPTER  EIGHTEEN 
MODELS 


CONTENTS 

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The  Locomobile  Car   .     .     .     .  17 
The  Six-Cylinder  Locomobile    .  25 
The  Four-Cylinder  Locomobile.  39 
Reasons    for  Selecting  a    Loco- 
mobile       ...  51 

How  the  Locomobile  is  made    .  65 

The  Locomobile  Organization  .  79 

Business  Cars  and  Fire  Wagons  89 

Motor  Construction     ....  97 


The  Carbureter 113 

The     High-tension     Ignition 

System 119 

ELEVEN     .     The  Cooling  System    .     .     .     .122 
TWELVE     .     The     Four -speed     Selective 

Transmission 1 29 

THIRTEEN      Locomobile  Shaft-drive    .     .     .  139 

FOURTEEN      Chassis  Construction    .     .     .     .  151 

FIFTEEN    .     Control  Devices 163 

SIXTEEN    .     Rebuilt  Locomobiles    .     .     .     .169 
SEVENTEEN     Useful  Hints  on  Operation  and 

Maintenance 175 

Miscellaneous    Information    for 

Motorists 179 

OF  LOCOMOBILES        195 


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INDEX 


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Accelerator ^     163 

Ambulance  Car  .  .  .  ,  *  94 
American  Automobile  Assoc.  .  185 
Anti-freezing  Solution  .  .  .  177 
Automobile  Club  of  America  .  185 
Baby  Tonneau,  "30"  .  43,  197 

Battery 121 

Bearing,  Fan 125 

Bearings,  Connecting  Rod  .  .  101 
Bearings,  Crank-Shaft  ...  97 
Bearings,  Gear  Box  .  .  .  133 
Bearings,  Wheels  .  .  .  .  161 
Bearings,  Rear  Axle  .  .  .  140 
Berline  Body,  "30"  .  .  47,  202 
Berline  Body,  "  48  "  .  .  34,  209 
Bevel  Driving  Gears  .  143,  148 

Blue  Book 186 

Brake,  Foot 166 

Brakes,  Hand 166 

Branch  Houses  ....  80-85 
Brooklyn  Eagle  Cars  .  .  56,  93 

Business  Cars,  etc 89 

Cam-Shafts 101 

Cape  Top 26,  40 

Carbureter 113 

Care  of  Car 175 

Centrifugal  Pump      .      .      .      .      123 

Chassis 151 

Chemical  Fire  Wagons  .  89-92 
Circulating  System  .  .  .  .  122 
Cleaning  and  Washing  .  .  .  176 

Compression 105 

Clutch,  "  30  " 36 

Clutch,  "48" no 

Coil 120 

Connecting  Rods  .  .  .  .  101 
Control  Devices  .  .  .  .  163 

Cooling  System 122 

Crank-Case 97 

Crank-Shaft 97 


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Crating  Cars 189 

Cylinders 103 

Delivery  Cars 94 

Differential 147 

Disc  Clutch 1 1  o 

Distance  Rods     .      .     140,  142,  166 

Equipment,  "30"  .      .      .      .  36 

Equipment,  "  48  "  .      .      .      .  24 

Factory,  View  of     ....  73 

Fan 125 

Fenders 161 

Fire  Wagons        ....        89—92 

Foot  Brake 166 

Foot  Throttle,  see  Accelerator  .  163 

Four-Cylinder  Locomobile  .      .  39 

Four- Speed  Transmission     .      .  129 

Fuel  Feed 115 

Gas  Tanks  Abroad   .      .      .      .  192 

Gasolene  Tank 115 

Gear  Case 132 

Gear  Lever 166 

Gear  Lever  Quadrant     .      .      .  166 

Gear  Manufacture    .      .  70,  71,  135 

Gears,  Bevel  Driving     .        143,  148 

Gears,  Steering 165 

Gears,  Timing 106 

Gears,  Transmission      .      .      .  135 

Grease 175 

Guarantee,  see  Warranty    .      .  194 

Hand  Levers 166 

Hand  Throttle 163 

Headlights 24,  36 

Heat  Treatment        ....  67 

High-tension  Ignition     .      .      .  119 

Hints  on  Motoring  .      .      .      .  175 

Horse-power  Formula    .      .      .  ^85 

Hose  Cart 92 

How  Car  Is  Made  ....  65 

Ignition 119 

Inspection 69,  75 


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Insurance 192 

Lamps 24,  36 

Landaulet,  "30"  .  .  .  46,  199 
Landaulet,  "48  "  .  .  .  33,208 

Laws,  State 180 

Limousine,  "30"  .  .  .  45,  200 
Limousine,  "  48  "  .  .  .  32,  206 

Live  Axles 1 50 

Locomobile  Car,  General    .  17 

Locomobile  Organization     .      .        79 

Lubrication 108 

Magneto 119 

Maps 187,  1 88 

Measurements  of  Cars  .  .  24,  36 
Mechanical  Oiler,  "  30"  .  .  108 
Metric  Sizes,  Tires  .  .  .  .  185 

Miscellaneous 179 

Models 195 

Motor  Construction       ...        97 

Mud  Guards 161 

Muffler 159 

Muffler  Cut-out 167 

Newspaper  Cars       ....        93 

Oil  for  Motor 175 

Oil  Strainer,  "48"  .  .  .  108 
Oiling  System,  '*  30  "  .  108,  1 1 1 
Oiling  System,  "48".  108,  in 

Piston  Rings 102 

Pistons 101 

Police  Patrol 93 

Pressed  Steel  Frame        .      .      .      151 

Prices  of  Cars 195 

Propeller  Shaft 148 

Pump,  Water 123 

Radiator 124 

Reasons  for  Selecting  ...  51 
Rebuilt  Locomobiles  .  .  .  171 
Road  Books,  U.  S.  .  .  .  186 
Road  Books,  Foreign  .  .  .  188 
Shaft-Drive 139 


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Six-Cylinder  Locomobile  .  .  25 
Spark  Advance  Lever  .  .  .  163 
Spark  Plugs  .  .  -.  .  .  .  121 
Specifications,  "  30  "  .  .  .  36 
Specifications,  "48"  .  .  .  24 
Speeds,  see  Transmission  .  .  129 
Springs,  "30"  ....  36 
Springs,  "48"  ....  24 

State  Laws 180 

Steering  Gear 165 

Steering  Knuckles     .      .      .      .      165 

Steering  Wheel 163 

Testing 74 

Timing  Gears 106 

Tire  Carrier,  "  30"  ...  36 
Tire  Carrier,  "48"  .  .  .  24 
Tire  Sizes,  "  30 "  .  .  .  .  36 
Tire  Sizes,  "48"  .  .  .  .  24 

Tires,  Care  of 176 

Tires,  Metric  and  U.  S.  .  .  185 
Tires,  Proper  Pressure  .  .  .  176 

Top 26,  40 

Transmission 129 

Torpedo,  4  Cyl.  .  .  .  44,  198 
Torpedo,  6  Cyl.  .  31,  204,  205 
Torsion  Rod  .  .  .  140,  148 
Touring  Car,  4  Cyl.  .  .  42,  1 96 
Touring  Car,  6  Cyl.  .  .  30,  203 
Touring,  Foreign  .  .  .  .  188 

Touring,  U.  S.  A 186 

Universal  Joints  .      .      .        140,  148 

Useful  Hints 175 

Valves 103 

Warranty 194 

Water  Jacket,  Cylinder          103,  104 

Water  Pump 123 

Wheel  Base,  see  Specif.       .       24,  36 

Wheel  Bearings 161 

Wheels 161 

Wrist  Pins 103 


Touring  Abroad 


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THE   LOCOMOBILE    CAR 

COMFORT   AND   LUXURY  SAFETY   AND    RELIABILITY 


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he  1912  Locomobile  is  a  notable  advance  in 
motor-car  construction.  It  establishes  a  new 
standard  of  comfort  and  luxury  in  road  travel. 

The  luxurious  character  of  the  body  and  the 
easy  riding  qualities  of  the  car,  produce  a  degree  of 
comfort  hitherto  unknown  in  motoring;  in  fact,  the 
utmost  ease  that  can  be  provided  in  any  vehicle  of 
transportation. 

All  motorists  will  appreciate  the  value  of  such 
progress,  and  it  is  perhaps  unnecessary  to  emphasize 
the  importance  of  comfort.  Still  it  is  essential  that 
those  who  have  not  owned  cars  should  not  under- 
estimate it.  Automobiling  is  one  of  the  most 
delightful  and  healthful  of  out-door  recreations 
but  motorists  and  those  of  their  families  who  are 
not  physically  strong,  cannot  enjoy  it  to  the  fullest 
extent  unless  the  maximum  of  comfort  is  available. 

The  roads  of  America  rarely  equal  those  of 
England  and  Europe  and  many  people  who  otherwise 
would  tour  extensively  do  not  do  so,  on  account  of 

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the  limited  amount  of  relaxation  to  be  secured  in  the 
average  automobile. 

Comfort  has  become  more  and  more  important 
from  year  to  year.  Realizing  the  desire  on  the  part 
of  all  motorists  for  substantial  improvement  in  this 
direction,  we  have  made  extended  study  and  investiga- 
tion in  order  to  make  the  Locomobile  the  most 
comfortable  as  well  as  the  best  built  car  in  America. 
In  consequence  of  this  the  1912  Locomobile  is  an 
extraordinary  vehicle.  It  offers  the  greatest  comfort 
and  ease  that  can  be  devised. 

As  an  example  of  the  comfort  to  be  obtained,  it 
may  be  stated  that  the  rear  seat  cushion  and  back  in 
our  six -cylinder  models,  are  provided  with  uphol- 
stering ten  inches  thick.  It  is  the  most  comfortable 
upholstering  that  can  be  produced  in  any  way.  This 
detail  alone  permits  any  one,  regardless  of  age,  figure 
or  constitution,  to  enjoy  the  same  restful  ease  when 
riding  in  the  car  as  when  seated  in  the  most  luxurious 
library  chair.  This  soft  wonderful  upholstering 
combined  with  the  long  wheel  base  and  elastic  three- 
quarter  elliptic  springs  used  on  our  "Six",  make 
motoring  a  delight  under  all  conditions. 

The  comfort  derived  from  the  body  is  augmented 
by  a  number  of  very  important  features  of  the  chassis. 
Unlike  many  cars,  the  power  does  not  pass  through 
the  rear  springs,  thus  they  are  free  to  act  and  give  the 

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Old  Milford,  Connecticut 

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maximum  of  ease.  Skilful  distribution  of  weight  is 
another  feature  of  much  importance ;  the  perfect 
balance  of  the  Locomobile  is  one  of  the  many  reasons 
for  its  easy  and  steady  riding  at  all  speeds. 

As  a  result  of  all  the  improvements  made  in  the 
direction  of  comfort  and  luxury,  the  1912  Locomobile 
"Six "was  accorded  an  enthusiastic  reception  when  it 
appeared  on  the  market  last  June.  All  who  examined 
and  tested  it,  declared  it  to  be  the  most  luxurious  and 
comfortable  car  that  they  had  ever  seen.  Experi- 
enced motorists,  not  formerly  owners  of  our  car, 
selected  the  Locomobile  because  of  its  comfort  and 
luxury,  in  combination  with  its  mechanical  excellence. 

We  offer  and  recommend  the  1912  Locomobile 
as  a  luxurious  and  perfectly  comfortable  vehicle. 
You  can  very  readily  test  its  superiority  by  riding  in 
it,  a  matter  easily  arranged  without  obligation  or 
inconvenience  to  yourself. 


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Ithough  the  pleasure  derived  from  its  use  as  a 
vehicle  casts  a  charm  over  the  motor  car  and 
makes  it  seem  different  from  other  machines, 
it  nevertheless  exists  as  a  twentieth  century  utility,  along 
with  the  electric  locomotive  and  turbine  steamboat. 
Like  these,  it  is  a  super-machine  —  a  combination  of 
machines,  constantly  subjected  to  the  shocks  of  travel. 
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to  prove  safe  and  reliable  from  year  to  year.  Every 
company  engaged  in  manufacturing,  milling,  printing, 
or  in  any  business  requiring  the  use  of  machinery, 
realizes  the  necessity  of  purchasing  the  best  because  it 
is  cheapest  in  the  end.  Railroads  do  not  attempt  to 
secure  low-priced  engines;  on  the  contrary,  purchase 
the  finest  product  available,  in  order  that  trains  may  be 
hauled  quickly,  safely,  and  at  a  low  maintenance  cost. 
Machine  tools,  printing  presses,  and  similar  machines 
are  invariably  of  the  highest  type,  because  the  com- 
panies who  operate  them  dare  not  purchase  any- 
thing else.  Consequently,  if  it  pays  the  manufacturer 
to  buy  the  best  machinery  it  pays  the  purchaser 
of  the  automobile  to  select  the  safest  and  most  reliable 
machine  on  the  market. 

The  Locomobile  for  1912  is  the  safest  and  most 
reliable  machine  that  our  long  experience  in  building 
cars  has  enabled  us  to  produce.  The  Locomobile  is  so 
strong  and  so  safe  that  it  is  sure  to  prove  the  most  reliable 
machine,  the  cheapest  in  the  end.  It  represents  the 
utmost  possible  combination  of  strength  and  refinement, 
resulting  in  a  safe  vehicle  of  unlimited  comfort  and 
endurance.  The  possession  of  such  a  car,  together 
with  the  benefits  to  be  derived  from  doing  busi- 
ness with  a  long  experienced  and  well  established 
organization,  insures  lasting  satisfaction. 


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MODEL  "M"  CAR 


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SPECIFICATIONS    OF    THE  "48"   LOCOMOBILE 

TYPE    "M"    TOURING    CAR 


MOTOR 

Six-cylinder.     Horse-power  by  A.  L.  A.  M. 
Formula,  484.     Horse- power  on  test,  70. 
Large  valves,  quiet  lifters,  bronze  crank-case. 

CARBURETER 

Locomobile  design  and  construction. 

Float     feed,    single   jet   type.       Dashboard 

control  of  mixture. 

FUEL  SUPPLY 

25  gallons,  gravity  feed. 

IGNITION 

High  tension,  dual  system,  imported. 
Magneto  and  Storage  Battery. 

COOLING 

Honeycomb  radiator  with  gear-driven  cen- 
trifugal pump. 

LUBRICATION 

Motor  has  self-contained  oiling  system. 
Gear  pump  forces  oil  from  reservoir  to 
bearings  in  constant  stream.  Grease  cups  at 
all  wearing  points  on  the  chassis. 

OIL  CAPACITY 

2  gallons,  motor,     i  ^  gallons,  auxiliary  tank. 

TRANSMISSION 

Four-speed  selective  transmission  with  bronze 
gear  case.  Sixth  season  of  use. 

CLUTCH 

Multiple  disc,  very  simple.  Smooth  in 
operation.  Clutch  brake. 

DRIVE 

Propeller  shaft-drive  through  bevel  gears  and 
live  axles.  Two  universal  joints,  enclosed 
in  metal  housings. 

FRAME 

Pressed  alloy  steel,  heat-treated. 

SPRINGS 

Front,  semi-elliptic,  38"   x  2". 

Rear,    three-quarter     elliptic,    48 "    x    2.", 

shackled  at  both  ends. 


All  alloy  steel.  Power  does  not  pass  through 
rear  springs,  thus  they  have  full  play. 

FRONT  AXLE 

I-Beam    type.      Solid  forging,  heat-treated. 

REAR  AXLE 

Full  floating  type  with  alloy  steel  tubes  and 
live  axles.  Locomobile  radius  rods  relieve 
the  rear  axle  of  all  driving  and  braking 
stresses.  The  best  features  of  chain-drive 
and  shaft-drive  combined. 

WHEELS 

Artillery  type,  36"  in  diameter. 

MEASUREMENTS 

Wheel  base,    135".  Extreme  width,  top 

lowered,   5'  "]l/i".  Length   over  all,  top 

lowered,  16'  3".  Extreme  height,  top 
raised,  7'  5^£". 

TIRES 

Demountable  type.  Front,  36''  x  4j4' '• 
Rear,  37"  x  5".  Interchange.  Same  tire 
sizes  on  all  six-cylinder  models. 

BODY 

Four-door  Touring  Car,  seating  seven 
passengers.  Flush  sides. 

UPHOLSTERING 

Hand-buffed  leather,  tufted.  The  luxurious 
rear  seat  cushion  and  hack  are  prot-tded 
'with  upholstering  ten  inches  thick. 

FINISH 

Optional  within  reasonable  limits. 

EQUIPMENT 

Close-coupled  headlights  with  gas  tank. 
Combination  oil  and  electric  side  lamps  and 
rear  lamp.  Storage  battery,  top,  horn,  ja^k, 
tool  bag  and  kit  of  tools.  Tire  carrier,  lire 
tools,  tire  pump,  tire  repair  kit.  Coat  rail, 
foot  rest,  storm  apron  for  front  seat. 

PRICE 

$4800,  including  above  equipment. 


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CHAPTER     TWO 

THE    SIX-CYLINDER     LOCOMOBILE 

here  are  two  very  important  reasons  why 
the  six-cylinder  principle  is  favored  by  so 
many  motorists: 

Minimum  Vibration 
Flexibility  of  Operation 


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These  advantages  make  the  six-cylinder  car  the 
most  luxurious  type.  Other  motors  can  be  made  to 
give  equal  power  and  speed  but  no  motor,  however 
it  may  be  designed  and  built,  can  produce  the  smooth- 
ness of  running,  the  feeling  of  complete  absence  of 
machinery  —  in  short,  the  luxury  of  motion ;  made 
possible  by  the  use  of  six  cylinders. 

The  six-cylinder  Locomobile  is  the  logical  choice 
of  the  discriminating  motorist  who  wishes  to  buy  a 
"Six".  It  is  the  most  beautiful,  the  most  luxurious, 
the  easiest  riding  "Six"  on  the  market. 

Beauty  and  distinctiveness  of  appearance  are  dis- 
played in  the  lines  of  the  body ;  in  the  compact  motor 
bonnet  that  eliminates  the  ungainly  effect  of  most 
"  Sixes " ;  in  the  absence  of  all  external  hinges  and 
door  handles;  in  the  unencumbered  running  boards; 
and  in  the  extra  tires,  carried  at  the  rear.  The  low 


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lines  of  the  car  are  most  attractive,  and  the  passengers 
are  seated  low  in  the  body,  which  provides  a  feeling 
of  security  with  consequent  relaxation  and  enjoyment. 
The  ten -inch  upholstery  is  a  remarkable  point  of 
superiority.  Luxury  is  illustrated  by  such  features  as 
the  upholstering  of  the  inside  of  the  doors  and  the 
carpeting  of  the  wood  work  near  the  sides  and  bottom 
of  the  tonneau  which  is  ordinarily  exposed,  and  as  a 
result,  marred  and  scratched.  The  extra  seats  are 
exceptionally  comfortable,  the  body  being  supported 
the  entire  length  of  the  back  instead  of  across  the 
shoulders  only,  as  is  usual.  Running  boards  are  wide, 
covered  with  a  special  linoleum  very  handsome  in 
appearance,  and  the  shield  extending  to  the  frame  is 
so  arranged  that  rain  water  drains  off.  The  foot  rest 
is  a  brass  rod  lightly  knurled  to  prevent  the  feet  from 
slipping.  Cocoa  mats  are  used  in  all  open  cars.  A 
handsome  cape  top  is  provided,  light  and  strong,  and 
made  from  durable  water-proof  material.  The  coat  rail 
may  be  adjusted  to  suit  the  wraps  to  be  carried. 

The  Locomobile  "Six"  is  the  fastest  car,  the  best 
hill  climber  we  ever  built,  and  slows  down  to  a  foot 
pace  and  then  speeds  up  without  shifting  gears.  Years 
of  experience  and  study  of  alloy  steel  have  enabled  us 
to  reduce  the  weight  of  the  touring  car  to  such  a  point 
that  one  horse-power  is  provided  for  every  fifty-seven 
pounds  of  weight,  and  without  sacrificing  any  of  the 

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reliability  for  which  our  car  is  famous.  Tire 
economy  is  another  strong  point  of  superiority.  A 
customer  in  Kansas  reports  that  the  original  tires  are 
still  on  his  "Six",  unpunctured  and  in  good  condition, 
after  4500  miles  of  use.  We  have  had  excellent 
reports  of  tire  economy.  Conditions  are  favorable 
to  moderate  tire  wear  and  for  six  reasons:  moderate 
weight ;  proper  balance ;  free  action  of  the  differential, 
thus  preventing  grinding  action  on  the  rubber;  strong 
but  light  rear  axle,  reducing  the  dead  load  on  the 
rear  tires ;  large  tire  sizes ;  minimum  of  side  sway  and 
thus  minimum  of  side  stress  on  tires. 

Economy  of  fuel  consumption  is  still  another  very 
important  advantage  of  our  "Six".  The  touring  car 
has  frequently  been  driven  1 2  miles  on  a  gallon  of 
fuel.  One  of  our  customers  drove  his  "Six"  over  the 
mountain  roads  from  Los  Angeles  to  Santa  Barbara 
with  seven  up,  covering  eleven  miles  to  the  gallon. 
Another  customer  reports  14^  miles  to  the  gallon  from 
a  "Six"  Torpedo.  Good  reports  in  this  direction  are 
invariable.  The  reasons  why  the  Locomobile  "Six" 
uses  less  fuel  than  others  of  the  same  size  and  power 
are  as  follows:  Moderate  weight;  special  carbureter; 
minimum  loss  of  power  in  transmission  mechanism. 

From  a  mechanical  standpoint  the  Locomobile 
"Six"  strongly  excels.  Owing  to  the  necessary  length 
of  a  six-cylinder  motor,  the  strength  of  the  crank-case, 


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crank-shaft  and  cam-shafts  becomes  an  important 
matter.  The  Locomobile  crank-case  is  government 
bronze  and  never  gives  trouble;  the  crank-shaft  and 
cam-shafts  are  vastly  stronger  than  they  need  be. 
The  crank-shaft  has  seven  main  bearings,  one  between 
each  connecting  rod  (see  page  110).  The  cam-shafts 
have  all  cams  integral.  While  surface  cracks  only  might 
develop  in  an  aluminum  motor  base  and  keyed-on  cams 
might  not  cause  trouble,  the  possibilities  are  such  that 
we  believe  all  thoughtful  purchasers  will  prefer  the 
stronger  construction  of  the  Locomobile. 

The  bronze  crank-case  is  in  one  piece  and  so 
bolted  to  the  frame  that  it  makes  a  rigid  structure. 
This  method  of  fastening  has  never  given  us  one 
particle  of  trouble.  The  motor  is  so  skilfully  designed 
and  carefully  built  that  with  a  cylinder  bore  of  4^ 
inches,  seventy  brake  horse-power  is  obtained  on  the 
test  stand.  This  is  the  greatest  power  that  can  be 
obtained  from  this  size  of  cylinder  without  affecting 
reliability.  Cylinders  are  specially  designed  for  the 
"Six"  and  have  large  valves  and  silent  valve  lifters. 

The  lubrication  system  is  self-contained,  the  oil 
being  pumped  to  the  bearings  in  a  constant  stream. 
An  oil  by-pass  at  the  rear  of  the  motor  combines  the 
advantages  of  a  circulating  system  with  a  gravity  head,v 
doing  away  with  any  oil  tank  under  the  bonnet.  See 
diagram,  page  1 1 1 . 


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The  multiple  disc  clutch  is  the  most  desirable  type 
for  such  a  large  car  as  the  Locomobile  "  Six  ".  Our 
disc  clutch  is  exceedingly  simple  and  reliable,  and  can 
be  removed  as  a  unit  without  disturbing  anything  else. 
Theuseof-a  clutch  brake  facilitates  the  shifting  of  gears. 

The  power  transmitting  mechanism,  so  great  in 
importance,  bristles  with  points  of  superiority.  The 
four-speed  selective  transmission,  with  its  manganese 
bronze  case  and  alloy  steel  shafts  and  gears,  never  gives 
trouble.  The  propeller  shaft  is  very  strong  and  provides 
straight  line  drive,  increasing  efficiency  and  furthering 
easy  riding.  The  universal  joints  are  encased  in  metal 
housings  instead  of  the  usual  leather  bags  and  absorb  so 
little  power  that  they  run  almost  indefinitely  without 
regreasing.  Power  does  not  pass  through  the  rear 
springs.  The  drive  is  through  distance  rods  as  in  chain- 
drive  construction.  This  arrangement  in  conjunction 
with  the  shackles  at  each  end  of  the  rear  springs, 
preserves  the  alignment  of  our  rear  axle  when 
driving  over  rough  roads  at  speed,  enabling  the  car 
to  be  kept  in  the  road  and  appreciably  lessening  tire 
wear.  The  rear  axle  is  relieved  of  all  driving  and 
braking  stresses  by  the  relationship  of  the  brakes 
and  rear  axle  to  the  distance  rods.  An  example  of 
neat  chassis  design  is  the  installation  of  the  brake 
equalizers,  without  cutting  unnecessary  holes  in  the 
frame  or  putting  a  steel  beam  across  it. 


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The  "48"  Locomobile,  Type  "M",  Touring  Car.     Six-cylinder,  shaft-drive 

Tires,  36  x  4^  inches,  front;   37  x  5   inches,  rear.      Tires  and  rims 

interchange,  front  and  rear.    135-inch  wheel  base.    Price,  $4800 

including  top,  lamps,  demountable  rims  and  choice  of  color 

Photograph,  page  203.     Complete  specifications,  page  24 


Our  "  Six  "  is  considered  the  finest  Locomobile 
ever  built.  For  1912  a  splendid  new  body  provides 
comfort  hitherto  unknown  in  motoring.  The  rear  scat 
cushion  and  back  are  provided  with  tufted  upholstering 
ten  inches  thick,  creating  the  restful  ease  of  your  most 
luxurious  library  chair.  Passengers  are  seated  low  in 
the  car,  giving  a  sense  of  security.  The  extra  seats 
are  exceptionally  comfortable  as  the  body  is  supported 
the  length  of  the  back  instead  of  only  across  the 
shoulders.  The  sides  are  flush,  perfectly  smooth,  with 
a  graceful  curve  from  end  to  end.  There  are  no 
external  door  hinges  or  handles;  running  boards  are 
clear  on  both  sides ;  extra  tires  are  carried  at  the  rear ; 
the  battery  box  is  carried  under  the  floor  of  the  body. 

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The   "48"    Locomobile,    Type    "M",    Torpedo  (Four   and  Five-passenger 
models).     Six-cylinder,    shaft-drive.       Tires,  36   x  4*^    inches,    front; 
37  x  5    inches,    rear.       Price,    $4800,     with    top,    lamps  and 
demountable    rims.       Photographs     of    the    Four-passenger 
Torpedo  on  pages  20  and  204.      Photographs  of  the  Five- 
passenger    Torpedo    on    pages    19   and    205 

The  Torpedo  type,  so  attractive  and  popular,  is 
represented  in  our  "  Six "  by  two  different  models, 
one  seating  four  passengers,  the  other  five  passengers. 
The  difference  is  entirely  in  the  carrying  capacity  of 
the  body.  The  chassis  is  the  same  as  used  in  the 
touring  car,  only  the  angle  of  the  steering  column  is 
increased,  the  levers  are  placed  farther  back  on  the 
frame,  and  a  gracefully  curved  shield  extends  backward 
from  the  dashboard  to  meet  the  side  doors.  The  car 
is  very  smart  in  appearance  and  will  appeal  to  those 
who  do  not  wish  a  seven-passenger  car,  but  all  the 
luxury  and  comfort  afforded  by  our  larger  "  Six  " '.  It  is 
also  an  attractive  car  to  the  owner  who  likes  to  drive 
his  car. 


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The* '48"  Locomobile,  Type  ««  M  ",   Limousine.     Six-cylinder,   shaft-drive 

Tires,     36  x  4^    inches,    fronr ;     37x5    inches,   rear.       Tires  and 

rims  interchange  front  and  rear.      Price,  $6050  with  lamps  and 

demountable  rims.      Photograph  of  exterior,  page  206 

Photographs    of  interior,   page    207 

Six-Cylinder  Closed  Car  Models  are  three  in  number  : 
The  Limousine,  the  Landaulet  and  the  Berline. 

The  Limousine  is  perhaps  the  most  popular  type 
for  all-round  service  offered  by  a  closed  car.  Our  six- 
cylinder  Limousine  partakes  of  the  general  character 
of  a  torpedo  body  with  smooth  surfaces,  very  attrac- 
tive in  appearance  and  without  any  crevices  in  which 
dust  collects,  making  the  body  difficult  to  clean.  The 
Landaulet  is  popular  because  it  combines  the  advantages 
of  an  open  and  a  closed  car.  The  Berline,  or  four-door 
Limousine,  affords  complete  protection  to  the  occupants 


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The  "48"  Locomobile,   Type  ««  M  ",  Landaulet.     Six  cylinder,  shaft-drive 
Tires,  36  x  4^  inches,  front;  37x5  inches,  rear.     Tires  and  rims  inter- 
change front  and  rear.   Price,  $6150  with  lamps  and  demountable 
rims.      Photographic  view  of  car  shown  on  page   208 

of  the  front  seats,  and  is  a  handsome  model  presented 
in  1912  for  the  first  time. 

Six-cylinder  closed  cars  accommodate  seven  pas- 
sengers, two  in  front  and  five  in  the  rear.  The  doors 
are  carefully  swung,  give  plenty  of  room  for  entrance 
or  exit,  and  are  provided  with  locks  so  that  they  can 
be  secured  when  the  car  is  left  standing. 

The  upholstering  is  very  luxurious  with  ten-inch 
rear  seat  cushion  and  back,  and  very  comfortable  extra 
seats.  Imported  cloths  of  handsome  patterns  are 
employed,  trimmed  with  the  finest  coach  laces. 
Morocco  may  be  had  if  sufficient  notice  is  given. 


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The  "48"   Locomobile,  Type  "M",   Berline.       Six-cylinder,    shaft-drive 
Tires,  36x4^  inches,  front;  37x5  inches,  rear.    Tires  and  rims  inter- 
change front  and  rear.    Price,  $6250  with  lamps  and  demountable 
rims.     Photographic  view  of  car  shown  on  page  209 

An  electric  dome  light  is  placed  in  the  roof  and 
operated  by  a  storage  battery.  It  may  be  controlled 
from  inside  the  body  or  from  the  driver's  seat.  Corner 
reading  lamps  are  used  in  the  Limousine  and  Berline. 
These  are  flush  with  the  upholstering  and  when  used 
are  revolved  into  position,  thus  automatically  switching 
on  the  current.  A  speaking  tube  with  electric 
buzzer  signals  the  driver.  Arm  rests  are  provided, 
also  a  very  attractive  toilet  set.  All  windows  are 
hung  with  silk  curtains  mounted  on  spring  rollers. 


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MODEL  "L"  CAR 


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SPECIFICATIONS   OF   THE   "30"  LOCOMOBILE 

TYPE    "L"    TOURING    CAR 


MOTOR 

Four-cylinder.  Horse-power  by  A.  L.  A.  M. 
Formula,  32f. 

CARBURETER 

Locomobile  design  and  construction. 

Float    feed,    single   jet    type.        Dashboard 

control  of  mixture. 

FUEL  SUPPLY 

1 8  gallons,  gravity  feed. 

IGNITION 

High-tension,  dual  system. 
Magneto  and  Storage  Battery. 

COOLING 

Honeycomb  radiator  with  gear-driven  cen- 
trifugal pump. 

LUBRICATION 

Force  feed  from  oiler  through  hollow  crank- 
shaft. Grease  cups  at  all  wearing  parts  on 
the  chassis. 

OIL  CAPACITY 

Engine  oiler,  .9  gallon.  Extra  oil  tank,  1.3 
gallons. 

TRANSMISSION 

Four-speed  selective  transmission  with  bronze 
gear  case.  Sixth  season  of  us«. 

CLUTCH 

Leather  faced  cone.  Springs  under  leather 
to  permit  gradual  engagement. 

DRIVE 

Propeller  shaft-drive  through  bevel  gears 
and  live  axles.  Two  universal  joints, 
enclosed  in  metal  housings. 

FRAME 

Pressed  alloy  steel,  heat-treated. 

SPRINGS 

Semi-elliptic,  alloy  steel.  Front,  38"  x 
iV".  Rear,  48"  x  I V",  shackled  at 


both  ends.  Poiver  does  not  pass  through 
rear  springs,  thus  they  have  full  play. 

FRONT  AXLE 

I-Beam   type.     Solid   forging,  heat-treated. 

REAR  AXLE 

Full  floating  type  with  alloy  steel  tubes  and 
live  axles.  Locomobile  radius  rods  relieve 
the  rear  axle  of  all  driving  and  braking 
stresses.  The  best  features  of  chain -drive 
and  shaft-drive  combined. 

WHEELS 

Artillery  type,  34"  in  diameter. 

MEASUREMENTS 

Wheel  base,  120".  Extreme  width,  5'  5" '. 
Length  over  all,  top  lowered,  14'  6//. 
Extreme  height,  top  raised,  7'  4". 

TIRES 

Demountable  type.  Front,  34"  x  4^". 
Rear,  34"  x  4^".  Interchange  Tire  sizes 
same  on  all  "  30  "  models  except  the  Baby 
Tonneau,  which  has  34"  x  4"  tires,  front 
and  rear. 

BODY 

Four-door  Touring  Car,  seating  five  pas- 
sengers. 

UPHOLSTERING 

Hand-buffed  leather,  tufted. 

FINISH 

Optional  within  reasonable  limits. 

EQUIPMENT 

Close-coupled  headlights  with  gas  tank. 
Combination  oil  and  electric  side  lamps  and 
rear  lamp.  Storage  battery,  top,  horn,  jack, 
tool  bag  and  kit  of  tools.  Tire  carrier,  fire 
tools,  tire  pump,  tire  repair  kit.  Coat  rail, 
foot  rest,  storm  apron  for  front  seat. 

PRICE 

$3500,  including  above  equipment. 


'Round  the  World  in  a  Locomobile.      Crossing  the  Fuji  Rapids,  Japan 

The  trip  'round  the  world  made  by  Mrs.  Clark  Fisher  of  Trenton,  New  Jersey,  is  regarded  as 
the  most  extraordinary  trip  ever  made  in  a  motor  car.  An  account  of  the  trip  was  printed  in  the 
1911  Locomobile  Book.  Since  then  Mrs.  Fisher  has  written  a  most  entertaining  book  fully 
describing  her  wonderful  tour  and  which  will  appear  during  the  Fall  of  1911.  This  volume  will 
make  a  most  interesting  and  valuable  addition  to  the  books  already  issued  on  motor  cars.  The 
book  is  published  by  the  J.  B.  Lippincott  Co.,  Washington  Square,  Philadelphia,  Pa.,  and  may 
be  secured  from  them  or  from  your  book  dealer. 


Just  Entering  the  Mohave  Desert 

A  Locomobile  used  in  transacting  business  between  'Frisco  and  Los  Angeles  in  preference  to 
train  service.  Also  to  reach  remote  places.  Car  has  been  run  steadily  for  three  years,  covering 
over  75,000  miles  and  without  appreciable  wear  of  the  original  transmission  gears.  Mr.  Nares,  the 
owner,  has  recently  purchased  a  Locomobile  "Six". 


Touring  Abroad.      The  Line  between  France  and  Italy 


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CHAPTER     THREE 

THE    "30"     LOCOMOBILE,    TYPE   "L",    FOUR- 
CYLINDERS,    SHAFT-DRIVE 


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great  many  automobilists  believe  that  the  ideal 
car  of  the  future  will  be  moderate  in  size  and 
power,  but  of  the  highest  quality  of  material  and 
workmanship.  They  consider  the  small  car  inadequate 
for  hard  daily  service,  too  light  to  ride  comfortably. 
They  regard  the  large  car  as  the  most  luxurious 
type,  though  not  the  most  suitable  for  ordinary  service. 

To  such  motorists  the  "  30 "  Locomobile  is 
recommended.  It  is  an  ideal  vehicle  for  the  pur- 
chaser who  desires  neither  a  small  car  nor  a  large 
one,  but  who  demands  safety  and  freedom  from 
trouble  above  all  other  considerations. 

The  best  features  of  both  types  are  combined 
in  the  "30"  Locomobile.  It  has  every  advantage 
of  the  small  car  :  economy,  facility  of  operation, 
and  handiness  for  city  use,  as  it  can  be  turned 
without  backing  in  a  35-foot  street.  It  is  more 
comfortable  than  many  large  cars,  and  has  ample 
power  for  touring. 

The  demountable  tires  are  large,  and  the 
weight  properly  distributed,  so  that  tire  trouble 

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and  tire  wear  are  reduced  to  a  minimum.  Tires  and 
rims  interchange  front  and  rear. 

The  "30"  is  a  fine  utility  car  and  is  widely 
available.  It  is  used  with  invariable  success  on 
protracted  tours,  both  here  and  abroad.  Each  motor 
is  required  to  develop  38  horse-power;  the  four-speed 
transmission  enables  the  operator  to  select  instantly 
the  proper  gear  for  any  road  condition.  A  wheel 
base  of  1 20  inches,  combined  with  excellent  spring 
suspension,  large  tires,  and  proper  balancing  of  weight, 
produce  a  most  comfortable  car  —  one  that  rides 
easily  and  steadily  at  all  speeds.  It  has  sufficient 
weight  to  make  it  a  luxurious  automobile,  yet  it  is 
not  so  heavy  as  to  be  hard  on  tires  or  fatiguing  to 
drive.  The  "30"  Locomobile  runs  quietly  and 
smoothly,  picks  up  rapidly,  climbs  all  hills  satisfac- 
torily, and  is  equipped  with  powerful  brakes. 

Open  bodies  for  the  1912  "30"  Locomobile  are  of 
the  latest  four-door  type,  giving  greater  protection 
from  dust  and  wind  to  the  occupants  of  the  two  front 
seats.  Open  bodies  are  upholstered  in  the  best  water- 
grained,  hand-buffed  leather. 

A  foot  rest  is  provided,  also  a  sliding  coat  rail, 
made  adjustable  to  suit  the  quantity  of  wraps  to  be 
carried.  The  equipment  includes  folding  cape  top  of 
specially  selected,  durable  water-proof  cloth,  with  side 
curtains,  front  curtain  and  cover,  also  storm  apron  for 

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front  seat.  The  customer  is  given  his  choice  of 
colors,  enabling  him  to  have  a  car  that  is  an  expres- 
sion of  his  own  personal  taste.  The  lamp  equipment 
includes  acetylene  headlights  with  gas  tank,  and  com- 
bination oil  and  electric  lamps  at  the  sides  and  rear. 

Closed  bodies  are  upholstered  inside  with  the  finest 
imported  cloths  of  handsome  pattern  and  delicate 
shading,  finished  off  with  rich  laces,  made  to  order 
specially  to  match  the  material.  Morocco  leather 
upholstering  may  be  had  if  preferred,  provided  suf- 
ficient notice  is  given  when  the  order  is  placed.  The 
front  seats  are  upholstered  in  durable  hand-buffed  leather. 
The  windows  are  of  plate  glass  with  silk  curtains  on 
spring  rollers.  The  front  division  is  composed  of  three 
glass  frames  and  the  wide  center  frame  can  be  lowered. 
The  side  windows  can  be  dropped  when  desired.  An 
electric  dome  light  with  frosted  glass  is  placed  in  the 
roof  and  operated  by  current  from  a  storage  battery. 
A  speaking  tube  enables  the  owner  of  the  car  to 
give  instructions  to  the  driver.  All  inside  fixtures 
are  gun  metal.  A  toilet  set  and  other  accessories  are 
included  in  the  equipment. 

Doors  are  wide,  carefully  swung,  and  open  wide, 
affording  ease  of  exit  or  entrance  and  are  provided  with 
locks  so  they  can  be  fastened  when  car  is  left  standing. 
The  "  30  "  touring  chassis  with  heavier  springs,  carries 
the  standard  "30"  limousine  and  landaulet  bodies. 


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The   "  30"  Locomobile,  Type   "L",    Touring    Car.       Four- cylinder, 

shaft-drive.      Seats  five.      Equipped  with  34  x  4^ -inch  tires,  front 

and  rear.    Price,   $3500,  with  top,   lamps  and  demountable 

rims.     Photograph,  page  196.    Specifications,  page  3  6 

There  is  no  more  popular  type  than  the  open 
touring  car  with  five  -  passenger  body.  The  "30" 
Four-cylinder  Locomobile  perfectly  meets  the  de- 
mand for  such  a  car.  It  is  a  splendid  utility  car, 
convenient  for  every -day  service;  it  is  excellent  for 
touring,  as  it  is  very  comfortable  and  easy  riding.  Our 
"30"  Touring  Car  for  1912  is  equipped  with  a  very 
handsome  body  of  the  four-door  type,  seating  five  adult 
passengers  very  comfortably.  It  is  handsome  and  com- 
modious in  every  respect,  with  fifty-one-inch  rear  seat, 
and  plenty  of  foot  room  in  the  tonneau.  The  front 
seat  is  divided,  the  partition  having  a  compartment  for 
gloves,  goggles,  and  other  small  articles.  The  front 
doors  are  so  designed  and  made  that  they  can  be 
removed  if  desired. 


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The  "30"  Locomobile,  Type  "L",      Baby  Tonneau.      Four-cylinder, 

shaft-drive.       Seats  four.       Equipped   with   34  x  4-inch    tires,  front 

and  rear.    Price,  $3500,  with  top,  lamps  and  demountable  rims. 

Photographic  illustration  on  page  197 

The  "30"  Baby  Tonneau  is  a  smart  roadster 
model  particularly  designed  for  motorists  who  like  to 
drive  their  own  cars.  Passengers  are  seated  lower 
than  in  the  Touring  Car,  the  steering  column  is  in- 
clined at  a  sharper  angle,  and  the  hand  levers  are 
placed  farther  back  on  the  frame. 

The  enclosed  front  consists  of  a  curved  shield 
extended  back  from  the  dashboard  with  side  doors. 
The  rear  portion  is  in  the  form  of  a  neat  two-passen- 
ger tonneau  mounted  on  an  artillery  box.  Both 
tonneau  and  artillery  box  may  be  readily  removed, 
making  a  two-passenger  runabout  of  attractive  appear- 
ance, with  flat  deck  at  the  rear  on  which  may  be 
carried  luggage  and  extra  tires.  Smooth  leather  up- 
holstering is  used. 

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The  "30"  Locomobile,  Type  "L",  Torpedo.     Four-cylinder,  shaft- 
drive.     Seats  four.       34  x  4-inch  tires,  front  and  rear.     Price, 
$3600,  with  top,  lamps  and  demountable  rims.    Photo- 
graphic illustration  on  page  198 

This  model  consists  of  the  "30"  Roadster  type  of 
chassis,  equipped  with  a  very  graceful  flush-sided  body 
of  the  stylish  and  very  popular  Torpedo  Type.  The 
name  "Torpedo"  is  most  often  applied  to  this  type 
of  body  because  of  the  similarity  of  its  construction 
to  that  of  a  speed  boat.  The  sides  are  smooth  like 
the  freeboard  of  a  racing  yacht,  and  the  side  lines  have 
a  gentle  curve  from  front  to  rear,  with  the  widest  part 
in  the  center  of  the  body. 

The  seats  are  upholstered  in  smooth  leather,  the 
best  quality  hand-buffed  stock.  Seating  capacity  is 
provided  for  four  passengers.  The  customer  is  offered 
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The  "30"  Locomobile,  Type"L",  Limousine.     Four-cylinder,  shaft-drive. 

Seats  six.     34  x  4^ -inch  tires,  front  and  rear.     Price,  $4600, 

with    lamps,  demountable    rims,  and    choice  of   color. 

Photographs  of  exterior  on  pages  200  and   210. 

Photographs  of  interior  on  page  201 

An  ideal  closed  car  for  all-round  service.  It  is  con- 
venient for  city  use,  as  it  can  be  turned  without  backing 
in  a  35-foot  street.  It  is  amply  powerful  for  touring 
and  is  perfect  for  suburban  driving  near  a  large  city. 
It  is  reliable  and  durable,  always  ready  for  use. 

All  seats  in  this  model  face  forward.  Two  pas- 
sengers are  carried  on  the  extra  seats  which  fold 
against  the  sides  of  the  body  when  not  in  use.  Two 
passengers,  sometimes  three,  with  a  little  crowding, 
are  accommodated  on  the  rear  seat. 


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The  "30"  Locomobile,  Type"L",  Landaulet.      Four-cylinder,  shaft-drive. 

Seats  six.      Equipped  with  34  x  4^ -inch  tires,  front  and  rear. 

Price,  $4700.     Photograph  of  exterior  on  page  199 


The  Landaulet  has  always  been  a  fashionable 
carriage  type,  much  used  for  boulevard  and  park 
driving.  It  is  a  type  of  body  admirably  suited  to  the 
automobile  chassis,  because  it  partakes  of  the  advantages 
of  the  open  car  and  the  Limousine.  When  the  rear 
portion  is  raised  the  body  affords  all  the  comfort  of  the 
closed  car ;  when  the  top  is  lowered  and  the  windows 
dropped,  the  advantages  of  the  open  car  are  obtained. 
Every  precaution  is  taken  with  the  building  of  me 
folding  top  to  make  it  water-tight  under  all  conditions. 
Selected  top  leather  of  the  finest  quality  is  used. 

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The  "30"    Locomobile,   Type   "L",  Berline.      Four-cylinder,   shaft-drive. 

Seats  six.      Equipped  with  34  x  4^ -inch  tires,  front  and  rear. 

Price,  $4800.      Photograph  of  exterior  on  page  202 

This  is  an  entirely  new  Locomobile  model  for 
1912.  It  consists  of  the  "30"  closed  car  chassis 
equipped  with  a  new  body  of  the  four-door  type, 
affording  complete  protection  to  the  driver  and 
the  occupant  of  the  front  seat  beside  the  driver.  The 
name  "  Berline "  is  a  French  term,  like  Limousine 
and  Landaulet,  and  is  used  to  describe  this  type  of 
body.  As  in  the  "30"  Limousine  and  "30"  Landaulet, 
six  passengers  are  carried,  two  in  the  front  and  four 
in  the  rear. 


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Starting  the  Tour 


MOBILE  BOOK 


CHAPTER     FOUR 

GENERAL    REASONS    FOR    SELECTING   THE 
LOCOMOBILE 

Safety.  The  greatest  charm  of  automobiling  lies 
in  the  visits  to  remote  places  where  roads  are  rough 
and  conditions  severe;  the  Locomobile  owner  drives 
his  car  everywhere,  with  a  feeling  of  absolute  safety 
and  complete  confidence. 

Any  car  will  stand  the  tests  of  mild  motoring  for 
a  time,  but  it  takes  experience  and  skill  to  make  a  car 
so  safe  that  it  never  fails  in  the  unexpected  emergency. 
Locomobile  owners  trust  the  Locomobile  because 
of  its  high  factor  of  safety  —  the  surplus  strength  that 
prevents  breakage  and  consequent  accident.  The 
wheels  are  made  of  the  toughest  second  growth 
hickory  so  firmly  fastened  to  the  axles  that  they 
cannot  come  off.  The  spokes  are  very  heavy  and 
there  are  twelve  in  the  front  wheels,  two  more  than 
in  ordinary  cars.  Locomobile  brakes  are  substantial 
and  operated  by  strong,  safe  mechanism ;  axles  are 
designed  and  built  in  our  works  and  are  the  strongest 
possible  to  build;  the  Locomobile  is  the  only  shaft- 
driven  car  that  uses  alloy  steel  in  the  rear  axle  tubes; 
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bent  double  cold  without  seam  or  check.  All  parts 
of  the  Locomobile  steering  gear  are  exceedingly  large 
and  strong,  are  made  of  the  best  material,  and  are 
secured  in  the  most  substantial  manner.  The  result 
of  these  precautions,  year  after  year,  has  given  the 
Locomobile  the  highest  reputation  for  safety.  //  is  a 
permanently  safe  car. 

Design.  Our  first  gasolene  machine  was  the  first 
American  car  with  a  four-cylinder  vertical  water-cooled 
motor,  steel  frame,  and  sliding-gear  transmission. 
Locomobile  design  today  is  in  the  hands  of  the  same 
men  who  produced  the  first  gasolene  Locomobile; 
consequently  our  car  has  enjoyed  rational  development 
from  a  sound  basic  design.  The  1912  Locomobile  is 
designed  in  accordance  with  the  latest  approved  ideas, 
yet  contains  no  feature  that  has  not  been  demonstrated 
to  be  permanently  valuable. 

Built  in  the  Locomobile  Factory.  Motor  cars  are  two 
classes  —  built  cars  and  assembled  cars.  Most  auto- 
mobiles are  of  the  second  class,  assembled  from  ready- 
made  parts  from  the  parts-maker's  stock.  The  first 
class  comprises  cars  largely  built  in  the  company's 
factory  and  which  contain  thousands  of  separate  pieces, 
which  the  maker  has  designed  and  made  on  his  various 
machines.  This  is  the  only  way  in  which  the  icfeal 
automobile  can  be  produced.  Design  and  construction 
must  be  carried  on  under  the  same  roof.  Between 

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the  assembling  firm  and  the  parts  maker  there  can  only 
be  an  approximately  close  connection.  A  car  built 
from  start  to  finish  by  one  organization  is  bound  to  cost 
more  than  one  composed  of  parts  produced  by  the 
thousand  for  the  trade,  but  is  better  unified  and  will 
far  outlast  any  car  of  the  assembled  variety. 

High  Character  of  Materials.  Since  1902,  when 
the  first  gasolene  Locomobile  touring  car  appeared,  it 
has  been  distinguished  by  the  uniform  superiority  of  its 
metals.  Special  formula  bronze  is  employed  in  three 
parts  of  the  car:  the  crank  case  of  the  motor,  the 
transmission  case,  and  the  housing  containing  the 
steering  gears.  These  units  cost  more  than  if  made  of 
aluminum,  but  as  no  casting  material  has  the  strength 
of  bronze  or  can  be  cast  in  such  intricate  shape  and 
light  section,  this  material  has  been  deliberately  chosen 
to  insure  the  safety  and  maximum  life  of  the  machine. 
Aluminum  is  only  used  where  it  can  be  employed  safely. 

Steels  used  in  construction  are  the  most  expensive 
obtainable  and  are  the  most  suitable  in  every  case  for 
the  purpose  intended.  Spring  steel  for  automobile 
springs  may  be  purchased  as  low  as  eight  cents  a 
pound ;  Locomobile  spring  steel  costs  twenty-eight 
cents  a  pound  and  is  the  best  and  toughest  that  can 
be  obtained. 

The  matter  does  not  end,  however,  with  the  selec- 
tion of  stock,  as  rigid  care  and  exceptional  facilities 

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must  be  applied  to  the  handling  of  alloy  steels  which 
are  complicated  in  structure  and  which  may  he 
spoiled  in  the  working  if  treated  unskilfully  or  with 
insufficient  apparatus.  For  six  or  seven  years  we  have 
maintained  one  of  the  most  up-to-date  heat-treating 
and  annealing  establishments  in  New  England,  and 
every  piece  of  steel  used  in  the  Locomobile  is  subjected 
to  heat  treatment  in  the  Locomobile  shops. 

High  Order  of  Workmanship.  An  automobilist  told 
us  of  his  visit  to  one  of  the  largest  (if  not  the  largest) 
French  automobile  factories.  While  there  he  saw 
several  American  cars  representing  the  best  makes  of 
this  country.  On  inquiry  it  was  found  that  the 
maker  was  designing  part  of  his  product  especially 
for  American  travel  and  was  examining  the  best 
American  cars  to  get  "pointers'*.  When  discussing 
the  various  makes,  this  French  builder  stated  that  the 
Locomobile  was  the  best  built  machine  in  the  lot. 
Such  incidents  have  led  us  to  believe  that  the  phrase 
"The  Best  Built  Car  in  America "  is  amply  justified. 
The  gentleman  who  told  us  the  story  is  now  one  of 
our  satisfied  owners  and  has  induced  several  of  his 
friends  to  buy  Locomobiles. 

Every  automobile,  small  or  large,  is  composed  of 
thousands  of  separate  pieces,  and  the  number  of  nuts 
and  bolts  holding  these  pieces  together  is  necessarily 
enormous.  Every  nut  and  the  end  of  every  bolt  is 


A  group  of  Locomobile  Delivery  Cars.      Standard  Locomobile  Chassis  with  special  body 


Locomobile  Delivery  Car  used  by  a  large  firm  in  Chicago,  Illinois 


Squadron  of  Locomobiles  operated  by  the  Brooklyn  Daily  Eagle  for  the  rapid 
distribution  of  newspapers 


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hardened.  Double  lock  nuts  and  cotter  pins  are  used 
throughout  so  as  to  secure  each  part  permanently. 

The  Locomobile  is  composed  largely  offorgings.  These 
are  produced  complete  in  the  Locomobile  works ; 
even  the  dies  from  which  the  forgings  are  made,  are 
sunk  by  experts  in  our  employ.  All  gears  are  produced 
in  the  Locomobile  works  from  start  to  finish.  In 
every  department  the  highest  character  of  machine 
practice  is  followed. 

Thorough  Testing.  Locomobile  parts  are  made 
in  the  Locomobile  factory  and  subjected  to  a  critical 
inspection.  The  principal  components  of  the  car  — 
carbureter,  magneto,  motor,  transmission,  steering 
column,  rear  axle,  etc., —  are  tested  separately;  con- 
sequently, when  the  car  is  completed  it  is  composed 
of  tested  units.  Each  car  is  given  a  severe  road  test 
until  it  fulfills  a  long  list  of  strict  requirements.  When 
ready  for  delivery,  it  is  given  a  final  inspection  and 
road  test  to  make  sure  that  everything  is  in  perfect  order. 

These  testing  processes  are  exceedingly  expensive 
and  are  not  applied  to  the  cheaper  makes  of  cars, 
but  it  is  not  possible  to  produce  a  safe,  substantial 
machine  like  the  Locomobile,  unless  every  precaution 
is  taken. 

The  Locomobile  is  Permanently  Powerful.  Purchasers 
frequently  infer  that  because  a  car  may  make  a  satis- 
factory demonstration,  that  it  will  do  so  every  day. 

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They  are  also  led  to  believe  that  the  mere  dimensions 
of  a  motor  must  necessarily  mean  satisfactory  power 
for  hill  climbing  and  general  service,  whereas  it  is  only 
in  the  high-class  car  that  the  power  of  the  motor  is 
high  for  its  dimensions,  and  without  any  sacrifice  of 
reliability.  The  Locomobile  motor  will  accomplish 
the  work  every  day  that  it  is  required  to  do;  it  will 
perform  with  the  same  satisfaction  at  the  end  of  a 
year's  hard  service  as  at  the  outset. 

Satisfactory  performance  results  from  proper  co- 
ordination of  the  parts.  A  large  motor  may  not 
develop  the  power  it  should ;  it  may  suffer  loss  in  road 
performance  through  a  poor  transmission  which  ab- 
sorbs power  and  cuts  down  speed ;  the  chassis  may  lack 
balance,  in  which  case  faulty  distribution  of  weight 
makes  the  car  skid  before  the  full  power  of  the  motor 
can  be  utilized.  The  riding  qualities  of  the  car  may 
be  such  that  the  full  power  of  the  motor  cannot  be 
utilized  for  speed  and  hill  climbing  with  either  safety 
or  comfort.  The  "  30  "  Locomobile,  for  example, 
will  operate  more  consistently  and  will  give  better 
road  performance  than  many  cars  with  larger  engines, 
and  do  it  with  greater  economy  and  greater  comfort. 

Economy.  True  automobile  economy  means  more 
than  a  saving  in  oil  and  gasolene  over  some  other 
car.  Our  claims  for  economy  are  based  on  the  funda- 
mental merits  of  the  Locomobile;  it  is  an  economical 

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car  to  maintain  because  the  parts  do  not  break  or  wear 
out.  Economy  in  tire  replacement  is  effected  by 
equipping  our  cars  with  tires  large  enough  to  do  the 
work  without  being  overloaded,  larger  than  recom- 
mended by  the  tire  makers.  Tires  frequently  wear 
out  before  their  time  because  the  rubber  is  subjected 
to  too  much  pressure ;  also  because  of  defective  steering 
gear  design  the  front  wheels  do  not  run  true  and  the 
tires  are  ground  down ;  also  because  of  faulty  differential 
design  there  is  too  much  skidding  and  consequent  wear 
of  the  rear  tires.  The  Locomobile  is  economical  in 
oil  and  gasolene  on  account  of  its  correct  construction, 
which  reduces  friction  and  saves  power. 

We  claim  economy  of  time  in  maintenance  because 
of  the  small  need  for  tinkering.  The  Locomobile 
can  be  driven  for  thousands  of  miles  without  other 
attention  than  to  fill  the  tanks  and  keep  wearing  parts 
properly  lubricated.  It  will  be  found  to  be  the 
cheapest  in  the  end. 

Record  of  the  Locomobile.  In  the  early  days  our  car 
was  conspicuous  in  contests,  but  we  soon  found  that 
the  expense  and  time  involved  was  out  of  all  propor- 
tion to  the  benefits  received.  In  recent  years  we  have 
directed  our  entire  energy  to  the  betterment  of  our 
product  and  to  giving  the  best  possible  service  to 
customers.  The  performances  of  the  Locomobile  in 
public  competitions  have  been  sufficient  to  convince 

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the  public  as  to  the  excellence  of  our  product.  The 
Locomobile  was  the  first  American  car  to  win 
the  International  Race  for  the  Vanderbilt  Cup.  Our 
pride,  however,  lies  in  the  record  of  the  Locomobile 
in  the  hands  of  our  owners.  One  of  our  cars  made 
a  trip  around  the  world  at  a  cost  for  repairs 
and  replacements  less  than  that  of  an  inner  tube;  and 
without  disturbing  the  motor,  transmission,  frame, 
brakes,  cooling  system  or  other  parts  of  the  car. 
Such  a  performance  made  without  any  factory  assistance 
whatsoever,  and  by  a  party  unaffiliated  in  any  way  with 
our  organization,  is  a  complete  proof  of  the  excellence  of 
the  Locomobile.  The  record  of  a  car  in  the  hands  of 
the  owner  is  the  final  test. 

The  Locomobile  Organization.  It  is  important  to 
select  a  good  car ;  it  is  equally  important  to  consider 
the  organization  producing  it — its  experience,  and 
reputation  for  taking  care  of  its  customers. 

The  Locomobile  organization  is  composed  of  men 
who  have  grown  up  with  it.  Most  department 
heads  of  the  Locomobile  Company  have  been  with 
the  organization  practically  since  its  foundation.  It  is 
inevitable  that  a  car  produced  under  such  favorable 
conditions  will  be  a  good  car  and  that  the  service 
accorded  to  the  customer  will  be  good  service.  In 
buying  any  article  of  importance  the  purchaser  always 
favors  the  company  with  a  reputation  for  fair  dealing ; 


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if  this  is  ordinarily  desirable  it  is  doubly  so  in 
connection  with  the  purchase  of  an  automobile,  as 
from  the  very  nature  of  its  use,  the  customer  and 
manufacturer  are  bound  to  be  closely  associated. 
Locomobile  service  is  as  important  as  the  Locomobile. 


In  Ireland 


CHAPTER    FIVE 


Leaving  Liverpool  Dock 


Donkey  Cart,  Ireland 


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he  intention  of  this  chapter  is  to  explain  to  those 
who  are  unable  to  visit  Bridgeport  what  our 
factory  is  like  and  how  we  make  our  cars.  The 
Locomobile  plant  enjoys  what  is  undoubtedly  the  most 
beautiful  location  of  any  factory  in  the  country,  being 
situated  on  the  shore  of  Long  Island  Sound  at  Bridgeport, 
Conn.,  adjoining  Seaside  Park.  The  buildings  are 
arranged  so  that  workmen  in  all  departments  have 
plenty  of  light  and  air,  and  it  is  well  known  that  healthful 
surroundings  have  a  marked  beneficial  influence  on  the 
quality  of  work  produced  in  any  factory.  Bridgeport 
is  the  most  active  industrial  center  in  Connecticut, 
provides  us  with  skilled  New  England  mechanics  and 
facilities  for  making  shipments  by  water  or  rail. 

Our  buildings  are  modern,  having  been  erected  by 
our  company  expressly  for  the  manufacture  of  motor 
cars.  Practically  the  entire  car  is  built  under  one  roof. 
It  is  interesting  to  note  that  seventy  different  classes  of 
expert  labor  are  employed  to  produce  the  Locomobile. 
Sixty-eight  varieties  of  highest  grade  material  are  used  in 
its  construction.  In  all  forty-three  different  metals  are 
employed  —  nineteen  different  varieties  of  steel  alone. 

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Some  particular  material  is  always  better  for  some 
specific  purpose  than  anything  else.  Locomobile 
material  is  always  specially  selected. 

The  raw  material  entering  into  the  construction  of 
the  Locomobile  is  stored  in  the  basement  in  bins  and 
racks,  each  class  of  material  having  a  special  place. 
Before  shipments  of  steel  are  unloaded  from  the  freight 
car  they  are  striped  with  paint,  so  that  every  workman 
can  tell  at  a  glance  what  the  steel  is  intended  for. 
Every  steel  has  its  particular  color,  and  a  color  board 
hangs  in  each  department  that  handles  raw  material  — 
thus  there  is  no  confusion.  Every  piece  of  steel  is 
also  stamped  with  a  number.  Some  years  ago  a  famous 
French  firm  lost  an  automobile  race  because,  through 
a  factory  error,  the  wrong  kind  of  steel  was  used  in 
making  up  the  engine  valves.  In  the  Locomobile 
factory  the  practice  of  painting  the  steel  and  stamping 
it  with  a  number  prevents  error  and  makes  it  certain 
that  each  part  will  be  made  from  the  proper  steel. 

All  Locomobile  metal  stock  is  subjected  to  a  com- 
plete chemical  analysis  and  physical  test.  This  has 
been  our  custom  for  ten  years.  It  insures  uniformity. 

Wherever  it  is  possible  to  make  parts  from  drop 
forgings,  this  superior  method  is  employed.  We  design 
the  parts,  and  sink  the  necessary  dies.  The  drop 
forgings  are  produced  in  a  complete  shop,  equipped 
with  large  and  small  drop  hammers,  trip  hammers, 

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cutters,  trimmers  and  power  shears,  the  raw  material 
being  cut  in  pieces  and  placed  in  oil-fed  pre- 
heating furnaces.  All  forgings  are  immersed  in  an 
acid  bath,  which  smooths  off  surface  roughness,  and 
are  also  subjected  to  the  action  of  the  sand  blast, 
which  cleans  off  the  scale  and  reveals  flaws  if  there 
be  any.  This  operation  is  more  than  a  mere  cleaning 
process,  it  is  an  inspection  of  great  importance.  In  this 
section  of  the  factory  is  located  an  elaborate  heat-treat- 
ing and  annealing  department  where  special  facilities 
are  provided  for  the  heat-treatment  of  alloy  steel.  This 
is  probably  the  most  complete  and  up-to-date  establish- 
ment of  its  kind  in  New  England,  and  none  in  the 
country  excels  it  in  the  ability  to  accomplish  the  best 
results.  This  department  has  been  a  feature  of  the 
Locomobile  plant  for  seven  years,  and  long  experience 
in  heat-treating  alloy  steels  enables  us  to  produce  parts 
of  uniform  and  enormous  strength.  Owing  to  the 
sensitive  character  of  alloy  steel,  it  is  necessary  to 
regulate  the  heating  to  the  utmost  accuracy,  therefore 
this  is  accomplished  in  oil-fed  furnaces,  the  temperature 
of  which  is  indicated  by  pyrometers  (electric  thermo- 
meters) and  the  oil  burners  enable  the  exact  temperature 
to  be  controlled  for  any  length  of  time.  Two  types 
of  pyrometer  are  employed:  one  for  regular  working 
purposes ;  the  other  is  a  very  delicate  laboratory 
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insure  correctness  of  the  working  pyrometer  at  all 
times.  An  idea  of  the  magnitude  of  our  heat-treating 
establishment  may  be  had  when  it  is  stated  that  the 
consumption  of  oil  for  the  furnaces  amounts  to  a 
thousand  gallons  a  day.  All  drop  forgings,  all  nuts  and 
bolts  are  heat  -  treated,  as  well  as  all  gears,  shafts 
and  axles.  The  importance  of  the  foregoing  statement 
cannot  be  overestimated.  It  insures  uniformity  and 
increased  strength.  It  "restores"  the  steel,  if  by 
any  chance  the  piece  has  been  overheated  by  a 
careless  forger. 

The  machine  rooms  constitute  a  large  part  of  the 
floor  space  of  the  factory  as  the  Locomobile  is  a  car 
composed  of  Locomobile  parts.  The  various  manu- 
facturing departments  are  equipped  with  the  latest  and 
best  machine  tools,  which  perform  the  various  operations 
in  the  most  correct  manner.  These  machines  are 
constantly  being  renewed  as  fast  as  newer  and  better 
designs  are  produced.  Each  machine  room  has  its 
own  inspection  room  under  the  supervision  of  the 
main  inspection  department.  Accuracy  is  the  rule  in 
the  Locomobile  plant.  All  machine  operations  are 
inspected  and  every  finished  part  is  inspected.  It  is 
our  practice  to  make  and  test,  every  single  nut,  screw 
and  bolt.  Some  pieces  are  tested  by  a  blow  from  a 
hammer,  a  clear  ringing  note  indicating  the  absence 
of  any  flaw.  These  inspections  are  exceedingly 

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expensive  but  guarantee  high  quality  and  long  life 
of  the  car. 

An  automobile  contains  a  very  large  number  of 
bearing  surfaces  entirely  separate  from  any  ball  bearings 
used  in  the  construction  of  the  car,  and  these  must  be 
absolutely  true,  smooth  and  of  the  proper  density 
to  resist  wear.  The  proper  way  to  finish  wearing 
surfaces  is  by  grinding  and  the  Locomobile  grinding 
department  is  noted  for  the  amount  and  accuracy  of 
the  work  performed. 

In  any  automobile  there  are  a  large  number  of 
gears,  both  spur  and  bevel  —  such  parts  are  made  in 
the  Locomobile  shops  from  start  to  finish.  Elaborate 
gear-cutting  machinery  is  employed  that  generates  the 
teeth  of  the  gears,  that  is,  shapes  the  gear  teeth  so  as 
to  produce  the  curve  called  for  by  theory  instead  of 
approximating  it  in  the  ordinary  manner.  Another 
important  matter  is  that  Locomobile  gears  have  been 
produced  in  the  Locomobile  factory  for  eight  years 
with  a  corresponding  precision  to  be  gained  only  by 
such  long  experience. 

We  have  always  built  our  own  engines.  Many 
automobile  manufacturers  do  not  build  their  engines  or 
have  only  recently  begun  to  do  so.  (No  Locomobile 
gasolene  car  has  ever  been  equipped  with  an  engine 
that  was  not  a  Locomobile  engine.)  Each  engine  is 
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inspected  and  are  entirely  interchangeable  in  character. 
When  the  engine  is  finished  it  is  flooded  with  oil 
and  driven  by  a  belt  until  it  is  limbered  up,  after  which 
it  is  placed  on  the  testing  stand  where  it  is  coupled 
with  a  dynamo  which  it  drives,  and  the  electrical 
power  developed  by  the  dynamo  in  consequence  is 
readily  transformed  into  horse-power.  Each  engine 
is  tested  until  it  fulfills  the  standard  requirements 
for  its  type  and  the  record  of  each  engine  test  is 
preserved. 

The  transmission  gears,  an  important  part  of  any 
car,  have  always  been  a  very  strong  part  of  the 
Locomobile.  The  transmission  is  built  complete 
in  the  Locomobile  plant.  An  exceedingly  interest- 
ing testing  device  is  used  for  all  transmissions  and 
rear  axles.  This  consists  of  a  stand  on  which 
is  placed,  for  example,  a  rear  axle,  which  is  then 
driven  and  the  conditions  of  actual  road  service 
are  imitated  to  the  extent  of  testing  the  rear  axle 
for  driving  and  braking  stresses  and  for  the  silent 
and  satisfactory  operation  of  the  gears.  Each  trans- 
mission is  placed  on  this  stand  and  tested  before  it  is 
permitted  to  enter  into  the  construction  of  the  chassis. 

This  is  but  one  of  many  similar  Locomobile 
testing  machines  which  are  expensive  both  to  own 
and  operate.  The  use  of  such  machines  is  another 
illustration  of  Locomobile  factory  carefulness. 

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Another  interesting  department  is  that  in  which  the 
chassis  is  assembled.  Here  the  motor,  transmission, 
axles,  steering  gear,  frame,  springs  and  other  components 
are  combined  to  produce  the  complete  chassis.  Even 
with  the  close  and  accurate  fits  determined  and 
established  in  our  works  there  is  no  fitting  in  the 
assembling  room.  All  Locomobile  parts  are  inter- 
changeable, and  the  assembly  of  all  parts  of  the 
chassis  frame  are  also  interchangeable  as  the  assembly 
holes  are  jig  drilled.  Consequently,  any  Locomobile 
motor  will  fit  any  chassis,  and  so  on  for  the  transmission 
and  other  units. 

After  its  "rough  test"  the  car  is  sent  to  the  finish- 
ing department  to  be  painted  and  to  have  the  body  and 
lamps  and  equipment  added.  The  metal  parts  of  the 
chassis  are  enameled  instead  of  painted.  The  difficulty 
of  making  paint  stay  on  the  bonnet,  which  is  hot, 
and  on  the  fenders  and  other  parts  which  are  always 
subjected  to  more  or  less  vibration,  is  overcome  by 
baking  on  the  enamel  which  makes  a  perfect  founda- 
tion for  the  finishing  coats  of  paint  and  varnish. 

When  the  car  leaves  the  final  department  which 
prepares  it  for  delivery,  it  is  given  a  road  test  of  suffi- 
cient duration  to  make  sure  that  the  car  is  in  proper 
running  condition  before  shipment.  After  this  the 
report  of  the  "tester"  is  checked  by  other  inspectors. 
The  final  test  is  performed  by  a  special  inspector  whose 


Works  of  the  Locomobile   Company  of  America  at  Seaside   Park, 
Bridgeport,  Connecticut 

The  main  structure  was  erected  in  1901  by  our  Company  specially  for  the  manufacture 
of  automobiles  and  has  since  been  greatly  extended 


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regular  duty  is  to  examine  the  car  with  a  view  to 
eliminating  any  minute  imperfections  in  upholstery, 
finish,  or  equipment. 

The  Locomobile  is  tested  with  the  utmost  thorough- 
ness. No  pains  or  expense  are  spared  to  make  each 
car  fulfill  the  highest  standard  of  excellence.  Loco- 
mobile tests  may  be  arranged  in  ten  parts,  as  follows: 

1.  Inspection  and  tests  of  raw  material. 

2.  Inspection  and  tests  of  separate  parts  in  process 
and  not  finished. 

3.  Inspection  and  tests  of  separate  parts  as  finished. 

4.  Testing  of  components,  such    as    engine   test, 
magneto  test,  transmission  test,  rear  axle  test,  etc. 

5.  Rough  road  test  of  chassis  by  special  crew  of  men. 

6.  Inspection  of  the  road  test  by  different  crew. 

7.  Final   road   test   of   completed    car  by   special 
crew  of  men. 

8.  Inspection  of  final  test  by  different  crew  of  men. 

9.  Final  examination  by  special  inspector. 

10.     The    car    is    checked    against    the    customer's 
specifications. 

Every  year  we  receive  many  visitors  at  our  factory,  and 
all  interested  in  the  production  of  high-class  automobiles 
are  invited  to  go  over  our  plant.  Anyone  who  has  ever 
made  a  careful  inspection  of  the  Locomobile  plant  has 
carried  away  something  of  the  spirit  of  Locomobile 
ideals  of  manufacture. 


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LIGHT   HOUSE 


FACTORY   No.  1 

FACTORY   No.  2 

FACTORY   No.  3 

FACTORY  No.  4 

GARAGE   No.  I 

GARAGE   No.  2 

POWER    HOUSE 

PUMP   HOUSE 

STORAGE 

WOODWORKING    BUILDING 

DINING  ROOM 

DIE   STORAGE 

FORGE  SHOP 

HARDENING    SHOP 

BLACKSMITH    SHOP 

BUILDING   FOR  CLEANING 

CASTINGS  AND  FORCINGS 

CAR    STORAGE    BLDG. 


CHAPTER    SIX 


Hop  Pole  Tavern,  England 


The  Riviera 


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CHAPTER     SIX 
THE    LOCOMOBILE   ORGANIZATION 


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he  Locomobile  Company  of  America  was 
founded  in  1899,  at  a  time  when  automobiles 
were  called  "Horseless  Carriages",  and  there 
were  few,  if  any,  practical  machines  in  use.  Our 
company  was  the  first  in  America  to  deliver  automo- 
biles in  any  quantity.  The  performance  of  early 
Locomobiles  was  the  first  convincing  demonstration 
of  the  value  of  automobiles,  and  was  the  most  potent 
factor  in  awakening  the  automobile  movement  in  this 
country  and  in  stimulating  the  industry. 

Our  experience  in  the  manufacture  of  automobiles 
covers  many  years  and  is  very  comprehensive.  The 
Locomobile  for  1912  is  the  result  of  this  knowledge. 
It  is  the  mature  product  of  long  experience.  We 
believe  that  it  is  very  important  for  the  purchaser  to 
consider  something  more  than  the  actual  car.  We 
believe  that  he  should  be  influenced  by  the  way  in 
which  the  car  has  been  developed,  so  that  he  will  get 
a  machine  that  is  the  result  of  experience ;  we  believe 
that  he  should  be  influenced  by  the  character  of  the 
company,  buying  his  car  from  a  concern  whose  policy 
it  is  to  take  the  best  possible  care  of  its  customers. 


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The  New  Branch  Building  of  the  Locomobile  Company 
in  New  York  City 

Location  at  16-24  West  6ist  Street,  near  Broadway 


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To  be  occupied  on  or  about  May  1st,  1912.      The  idea  back  of  this  building,  as  in  the  other 
Branch  Buildings,  is  to  give  the  Locomobile  owner  the  best  possible  kind  of  service 


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Present 

New  York 

Branch 


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The  policy  of  the  Locomobile  Company  is  to  build 
the  best  cars  possible  and  to  see  to  it  that  they  give 
complete  satisfaction  in  the  hands  of  owners.  In 
order  to  carry  out  this  policy  we  have  our  complete 
manufacturing  plant,  in  which  are  located  our  execu- 
tive offices,  in  close  touch  with  the  production. 

In  order  best  to  serve  our  customers  throughout 
the  country  we  have  established  branch  houses  at  im- 
portant centers.  It  is  important  to  know  that  this  is 
not  a  recent  departure,  but  was  an  original  part  of  our 
company's  policy ;  for  example,  our  New  York  branch 
was  established  in  New  York  City  in  1899  and  we 
have  occupied  our  present  building  at  Broadway  and 


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Philadelphia 
Branch 


76th  Street  for  twelve  years.  We  have  had  branch 
houses  in  Philadelphia  and  Chicago  since  1900,  and 
one  in  Boston  since  1901.  We  have  since  opened 
new  branches  in  San  Francisco,  Washington  and  Oak- 
land, Cal.  Throughout  the  country  are  a  large  num- 
ber of  dealers  who  handle  the  Locomobile  product 
and  who  keep  in  close  touch  with  the  nearest  branch 
house.  This  system  forms  a  complete  chain,  enabling 
the  Locomobile  owner  to  tour  from  one  part  of  the 
country  to  the  other  and  always  be  in  touch  with 
the  Locomobile  Company  or  a  Locomobile  dealer. 

The  men  composing  the  Locomobile  organization 
are  almost  without  exception  pioneers  in  the  industry, 


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Chicago 
Branch 


and  as  a  result  are  thoroughly  experienced  in  the 
manifold  details  of  the  business.  Twenty-four  de- 
partment heads  of  the  Locomobile  organization  have 
been  associated  with  it  practically  since  the  beginning. 
As  a  result  there  is  that  wholesome  unity  of  effort  and 
complete  understanding  which  can  only  result  from 
working  side  by  side,  for  years. 

It  is  an  important  part  of  our  policy  to  co-operate 
with  owners  to  the  fullest  extent;  to  do  everything  we 
can  to  make  their  experiences  with  the  Locomobile 
thoroughly  satisfactory  in  every  way.  We  endeavor  to 
keep  in  close  touch  with  our  customers  and  to  handle 
their  correspondence  with  care  and  promptness;  we 


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San  Francisco 
Branch 


keep  on  hand  at  our  factory  and  branch  houses  a 
complete  supply  of  spare  parts  and  supplies ;  and  from 
time  to  time  we  send  mechanical  experts  to  call  on 
Locomobile  owners  to  see  that  their  cars  are  operating 
as  they  should. 

Our  constant  effort  is  to  produce  the  best  car  we 
can  and  to  see  to  it  that  the  owner  obtains  from  its 
use  the  perfect  satisfaction  it  was  built  to  give. 

It  is  important  to  buy  a  good  car,  but  it  is  equally 
important  to  buy  it  from  an  experienced  organization 
with  a  reputation  for  taking  care  of  its  customers 
and  with  full  facilities  for  doing  so. 


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The  new  Locomobile  Branch  in  Boston,  700  Commonwealth  Avenue 


Bridgeport,  Conn. 
New  York  City 
Philadelphia,  Pa. 
Chicago,  111. 
San  Francisco,  Cal. 
Boston     . 
Washington    . 
Oakland,  Cal. 


List  of  Branches 

Seaside  Park 

Broadway  and  y6th  Street 

Twenty-third  and  Market  Streets 

2000  Michigan  Avenue 

.    Van  Ness  Avenue  and  Hayes  Street 

700  Commonwealth  Avenue 

1124  Connecticut  Avenue 

Twelfth  and  Harrison  Streets 


On  the  De«ert 


CHAPTER    SEVEN 

BUSINESS   CARS,   FIRE   WAGONS 
AND    SIMILAR   VEHICLES 


In  California 


In  the  Rockies 


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CHAPTER     SEVEN 

BUSINESS    CARS,   FIRE    WAGONS,    AND 
SIMILAR    VEHICLES 

Fire  Wagons.  In  1907  we  delivered  a  chemical 
engine  to  the  Bridgeport  Fire  Department,  consisting 
of  a  standard  40  horse-power  Locomobile  chassis, 
equipped  with  special  tires  and  a  body  carrying  chemi- 
cal apparatus  and  having  room  for  ten  or  more  firemen. 
This  car  was  placed  in  commission  on  December  1 7th, 
1907,  and  proceeded  to  answer  all  alarms.  The  Fire 
Commissioners  estimated  that  the  apparatus  paid  for 
itself  inside  of  three  months.  It  has  been  in  service 
forty-three  months,  at  this  writing,  and  has  answered 
1 1 49  alarms  of  fire.  The  cost  of  maintenance  and 
operation  has  been  at  the  rate  of  about  $1.32  per 
alarm  of  fire. 

The  great  practical  value  of  this  chemical  led  the 
commissioners  to  purchase  a  car  for  the  fire  chief 
together  with  two  other  pieces  of  motor-driven 
apparatus,  all  of  which  are  in  successful  operation. 
Another  result  was  the  purchase  of  Locomobile  fire- 
fighting  apparatus  by  neighboring  cities  and  towns, 
such  as  Waterbury,  Stamford,  Greenwich,  Fairfield  and 
Stratford ;  and  more  distant  points  such  as  New 

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Bedford,  Mass.,  Newark,  N.  J.,  White  Plains,  N.  Y., 
Tarrytown,  N.  Y.,  and  San  Antonio,  Texas. 

Owing  to  the  obvious  demand  for  Locomobile  cars 
for  this  important  service,  we  have  developed  a  special 
chain-driven,  40  horse-power  chassis,  having  a  very 
long  frame  and  a  wheel  base  of  148  inches.  An 
example  of  fire  apparatus  built  upon  this  chassis,  is  the 
chemical  engine  of  the  Independent  Engine  Company 
of  White  Plains,  shown  on  page  91. 

Salvage  Corps  Cars.  Owing  to  the  successful  use 
of  a  Locomobile  by  Chief  Swingley  of  the  St.  Louis 
Fire  Department,  the  Underwriters  Salvage  Corps  of 
that  city  bought  a  Locomobile.  The  body  was  built 
after  the  designs  of  Chief  Glanville.  The  good  service 
performed  by  this  car  may  be  illustrated  by  the  follow- 
ing comparative  statement  quoted  from  a  yearly  report 
of  the  Salvage  Corps: 

Three   Horse   Drawn 

Apparatus    Companies  One    Locomobile 

Extinguished  unaided,  Extinguished,  unaided 

fifteen  fires.  forty-two  fires. 

Insurance  involved,  Insurance  involved, 

#71,800.  $250,800. 

Losses  paid,  348.  Losses  paid,  1572. 

The  Salvage  Corps  in  Newark,  N.  J.,  bought  a 
similar  car.  It  gave  such  good  service  that  after 
several  years  of  use  a  second  Locomobile  was  put  in 
commission.  See  illustration  of  this  car  on  page  127. 


Locomobile  Chassis,  1 48-inch  wheel  base.      Combined  Double-tank  Chemical  and  Hose 
Cart,  carrying  500  feet  of  hose.      White  Plains,  New  York,  Fire  Department 


Fire  Chief's  Car,  San  Antonio,  Texas.      Locomobile  Chassis 


Locomobile  Double  Tank  Chemical  Car.       Two   3  5 -gallon  tanks, 
and  operated  by  the  Bridgeport,  Conn.,  Fire  Department 


Owned 


Locomobile  Hose  Cart.      Waterbury,  Conn.,  Fire  Department 


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Police  Patrol  Wagons.  A  Locomobile  Police 
Patrol  Wagon  built  for  the  City  of  Baltimore  proved 
so  successful  that  it  enabled  the  Police  Department  to 
dispose  of  three  wagons  and  eight  horses.  During 
the  first  year  it  covered  9000  miles  in  city  and  suburbs, 
and  was  not  out  of  commission  one  day.  Baltimore 
now  has  four  of  these  Locomobile  Patrol  Cars,  each 
having  a  wheel  base  of  148  inches  and  a  40  horse- 
power motor.  Sixteen  men  can  be  carried,  twenty-one 
in  an  emergency.  See  photograph,  page  i  27. 

The  City  of  Bridgeport  also  has  operated  a  Loco- 
mobile Police  Patrol  successfully  for  some  years. 
Marshal  Farnan  of  the  Baltimore  Police  Department 
uses  a  "30"  Locomobile,  and  said  in  an  address  before 
the  International  Association  of  Police  Chiefs:  "  It  has 
proved  such  a  valuable  addition  to  our  equipment  that 
I  wonder  how  we  ever  got  along  without  it." 

Newspaper  Cars.  The  Locomobile  is  particularly 
well  adapted  to  the  rapid  delivery  of  newspapers  on 
account  of  its  reliability.  It  will  stand  up  to  hard  and 
fast  work.  About  five  years  ago  we  delivered  to  the 
Brooklyn  Daily  Eagle  a  1907  chassis  on  which  was 
placed  a  light  delivery  body.  This  car  proved  so  satis- 
factory that  more  Locomobiles  were  purchased  from 
year  to  year.  There  are  now  eleven  of  our  cars  at 
work,  the  largest  number  in  use  by  any  newspaper  in 
this  country.  See  illustration  on  page  56.  The  New 

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York  Mail  has  also  purchased  Locomobiles,  two  of 
their  delivery  cars  being  illustrated  on  page  56. 

Delivery  Wagons.  We  strongly  recommend  the 
use  of  a  rebuilt  Locomobile  chassis  equipped  with  a 
suitable  body,  for  delivery  purposes.  The  cost  of  the 
chassis  is  moderate  and  satisfactory  bodies  may  be 
obtained  at  reasonable  prices.  There  are  many  such 
cars  in  regular  daily  service,  giving  excellent  satisfaction 
in  every  way.  We  would  refer  to  the  chapter  on 
Rebuilt  Cars  on  page  173,  also  photographs  of  such 
cars  on  pages  55  and  128.  More  information  will 
be  furnished  on  request. 

Ambulances.  The  speed,  smooth  running  and  easy 
riding  qualities  of  the  Locomobile  fit  it  for  the 
important  service  required  of  an  ambulance.  The  City 
of  Bridgeport,  Conn.,  has  used  a  Locomobile  Ambulance 
successfully  for  a  number  of  years.  A  Locomobile 
Ambulance  sold  to  a  private  hospital  in  New  York 
City  gave  such  good  satisfaction  that  it  resulted  in  an 
order  for  another  car. 

Municipal  Cars.  For  the  past  seven  or  eight  years 
Locomobile  cars  have  been  used  with  continued  success 
for  municipal  service  in  the  large  cities.  For  example, 
the  various  city  departments  in  New  York  employ 
thirteen  Locomobiles.  Some  of  these  cars  have  been 
in  service  since  1904.  Wherever  steady  service  is 
demanded  the  Locomobile  is  always  appreciated. 

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THE   MOTOR 


A  stop  for  Luncheon 


Bamboo  Trees,  Jamaica 


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CHAPTER    EIGHT 

LOCOMOBILE    MOTOR   CONSTRUCTION 


n  a  general  sense,  the  most  impressive  feature 
of  the  Locomobile  motor  is  its  strength  of 
construction.  The  design  is  substantial,  the 
quality  of  material  is  the  best,  the  workmanship  is 
accurate,  and  the  system  of  testing  is  elaborate  and 
thorough.  These  precautions  combine  to  make  a  motor 
that  will  keep  running  satisfactorily  year  after  year. 

Crank-Case.  One  of  the  most  interesting  details 
of  the  Locomobile  motor  is  the  substantial  bronze 
base  on  which  the  cylinders  rest.  Bronze  makes  an 
absolutely  rigid  structure,  which  greatly  prolongs  the 
life  of  the  motor.  Aluminum,  which  is  commonly 
used  for  the  purpose,  has  but  one-third  the  strength. 
In  a  bronze  base,  such  as  is  used  on  the  Locomobile, 
there  is  no  danger  of  fracture  or  of  the  bearings  getting 
out  of  line.  The  bottom  portion  of  the  engine  consists 
of  an  aluminum  casting  bolted  underneath  the  bronze 
engine  base  and  used  to  contain  the  oil  for  the  lubrication 
of  the  motor.  Inasmuch  as  this  part  of  the  engine  is 
not  subjected  to  stress,  aluminum  is  used  to  save  weight. 

Crank-Shaft.  This  very  important  part  of  the  motor 
is  notable  for  its  strength  and  fine  workmanship.  The 

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Building  the  "30"  Locomobile  Motor.    A  series  of  drawings  from  photographs 

showing  the  construction  step  by  step.     First  View.     The 

bronze    crank -case,  bottom    side  up 


Building  the  "30"  Motor.     Second  View.     The  crank-shaft,  shown  shaded, 

has  been  assembled  in  its  bearings.     Also  the  cam-shafts.      Parts 

as  added  in  these  views  are  shown  shaded 


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crank-shaft  of  the  Locomobile  is  a  solid  bar  of  alloy 
steel,  which  is  first  pressed  out  in  rough  form  on  a 
hydraulic  forge  and  then  heat-treated.  The  crank- 
shaft is  machine  finished  all  over,  from  end  to  end, 
whereas  in  most  crank-shafts  the  bearings  only  are 
machined.  It  is  balanced  on  a  testing  device  with 
knife  blades  prepared  for  the  purpose.  The  crank- 
shaft is  forged  with  a  flange  at  the  rear  end  to  which 


Third  View.     Connecting  rods  have  been  assembled.     One  shown  separately 

with  bearing  cap  removed.     Fly-wheel  also  added, 

bolted  to  rear  end  of  crank-shaft 


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Building  the  "  30  "  Motor.      Fourth  View 
Crank-case  turned  right  side  up.      Pistons  have  been  fastened 
to  connecting  rods.     From  left  to  right :  wrist  pin  ;   wrist  pin 
with  studs  ;  piston  without  rings  ;  piston  with  rings. 


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Exhaust  side  of  motor.      At  left,  pump  and  pump  shaft ;  at 
right,  case  containing  oiler  driving  gears. 


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the  fly-wheel  is  substantially  secured.  The  crank-shaft 
rests  on  main  bearings  of  liberal  dimensions,  perfect 
alignment  being  established  before  the  crank-shaft  is 
assembled  in  its  bearings.  The  bearings  of  the  motor 
consist  of  the  alloy  steel  surface  of  the  crank  -shaft 
rotating  in  bushings  of  white  bronze,  compressed  to 
the  proper  density  and  highly  polished  by  a  special 
process  of  our  own.  The  bearing  caps  are  secured  by 
four  double  lock  nuts  and  cotter  pins. 

Cam-Shafts.  Locomobile  forgings  with  cams 
integral.  Cam-shafts  are  heat-treated  to  secure  proper 
hardness  and  are  ground  all  over.  Cams  are  ground 
on  a  special  machine  with  special  fixtures  and  are 
absolutely  accurate. 

Connecting  Rods.  Locomobile  connecting  rods  are 
very  strong,  drop  forged  from  special  steel  in  our 
shops.  The  bearings  of  the  connecting  rod  on 
the  crank-shaft  are  similar  in  construction  to  the 
main  bearings,  and  are  made  adjustable  by  thin 
copper  shims.  The  connections  are  very  strong, 
the  bearing  caps  being  secured  to  the  connecting 
rods  by  four  studs  —  a  nut,  lock  nut,  and  cotter  pin 
for  each  stud. 

Pistons.  Selected  gray  iron  castings  are  used,  each 
casting  being  subjected  to  a  sand  blast  and  a  careful 
hand  filing.  This  shows  up  defective  material,  also 
removes  any  partially  loose  metal  and  prevents  it  from 


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Building  the  "  30  "  Motor.      Sixth  View 
The  cylinders,  valves  ^nd  timing  gears  have  been  added 

working  into  the  motor  and  cutting  the  bearings.  The 
pistons  are  carefully  turned  on  a  lathe,  and  then  ground 
to  exact  size,  the  finished  piston  having  a  slight  taper 
at  the  top  to  allow  for  expansion  caused  by  the  greater 
heat  of  the  piston  at  its  upper  end.  Piston  rings  are 
four  in  number,  cut  from  specially  selected,  springy 
stock.  The  rings  are  turned  eccentric,  cut  at  an 
angle  of  45  degrees,  then  compressed  to  circular  form,, 
held  in  a  fixture,  and  ground  all  over  their  entire 
circumference.  Pistons  with  rings  in  place  are  lapped 
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Wrist  Pins.  Pistons  are  secured  to  the  connecting 
rods  by  hardened  steel  wrist  pins  ground  to  size.  The 
wrist  pins  are  forced  into  the  pistons  with  a  very  close 
fit  preventing  any  up-and-down  motion,  and  are  secured 
to  the  pistons  by  steel  studs,  which  keep  them  from 
turning  or  moving  laterally.  The  studs  are  prevented 
from  working  loose  by  a  steel  wire,  the  ends  of  which 
pass  through  holes  drilled  in  the  ends  of  the  studs, 
and  are  then  bent  around.  The  wrist  pin  bearing  is 
a  steel  bushing,  hardened  and  forced  into  the  small  end 
of  the  connecting  rod.  Special  provision  for  thorough 
lubrication  of  all  wrist  pins  is  provided. 

Vahe  System.  The  valve  springs  are  of  specially 
selected  stock,  the  valves  are  carefully  made  and 
precisely  set  —  the  entire  system  may  be  operated  for 
long  periods  of  time  without  need  of  attention.  Cam 
rollers  are  hardened  steel  and  have  a  long  bearing  in 
the  bronze  lifter  guides,  a  form  of  construction  which 
prevents  wear  and  rattle.  In  case  it  is  desired  to  check 
the  timing  of  the  valves,  marks  on  the  fly-wheel 
enable  this  to  be  done  with  promptness  and  certainty. 

Pump.  The  centrifugal  water  pump  is  located  on 
the  exhaust  side  of  the  motor.  The  pump  shaft  is 
driven  by  a  gear  meshing  with  the  exhaust  cam-shaft 
gear. 

Cylinders.  Locomobile  cylinders  are  cast  in  pairs 
with  valve  boxes  and  water  jackets  integral.  The 

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The  carbureter  has  been  installed,  together  with  the  Y  pipe  carrying  the  gas 

to  the  cylinders 

practice  of  casting  cylinders  in  pairs  is  considered  to 
be  the  best  as  it  produces  a  compact  motor  and 
does  not  limit  the  size  or  arrangement  of  motor 
bearings.  A  bronze  cover  plate  is  used  for  each 
pair  of  cylinders  and  carries  the  fittings  for  the  water 
connections  and  the  pet  cocks.  This  form  of  con- 
struction greatly  facilitates  the  production  of  perfect 
cylinder  castings,  enables  the  water  jackets  to  be  made 
uniform,  and  thoroughly  cleaned  out  before  the  motor 
is  built.  This  insures  perfect  cooling  circulation. 
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inspection,  to  a  sand  blast,  hand  filing,  and  finally  to  a 
cold  water  test.  The  cylinders  are  bored  three  times, 
and  ground  to  exact  size  with  water  flowing  through 
the  water  jackets  to  keep  the  temperature  uniform 
and  prevent  distortion.  Each  pair  of  cylinders  is 
secured  to  the  bronze  crank-case  by  eight  strong  heavy 
studs,  with  double  lock  nuts  and  cotter  pins.  This 
absolutely  prevents  the  cylinders  from  coming  loose. 
The  compression  is  about  65  to  70  pounds  gauge 
pressure,  and  the  compression  spaces  are  calibrated  so 
that  the  compression  is  uniform  in  all  cylinders. 


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Exhaust  manifold  pipe  has  been  added  ;  also  fly-wheel  pointer 

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Building  the  Motor.      Ninth  View 
Exhaust  side,  complete  with  oiler,  oil  vent  pipes  and  water  pipes 

Timing  Gears.  Placed  at  the  front  of  the  motor  in 
a  housing  formed  by  an  extension  of  the  bronze  engine 
bed,  protected  by  an  aluminum  cover.  The  timing 
gears  are  of  metal  and  cut  in  our  shop,  following  our 
practice  for  the  past  eight  years  or  more.  Metal  gears 
are  unaffected  by  the  action  of  oil ;  fibre  gears  or 
composition  gears  swell  when  immersed  in  oil  and 
shrink  when  the  car  is  not  used;  and  do  not  wear  as 
long  as  metal  gears.  There  are  five  gears  in  the  case : 

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crank -shaft  gear,  admission  cam-shaft  gear,  exhaust 
cam-shaft  gear,  pump  gear,  and  magneto  gear.  The 
separate  gears  are  cut,  and  the  complete  train  of  gears 
assembled,  with  the  greatest  possible  care  to  produce 
silent  running.  Lubrication  is  continuous  and  thorough. 
Testing.  We  have  tested  under  its  own  power 
every  motor  that  we  have  ever  built,  and  we  have 
preserved  a  record  of  this  test.  This  will  indicate  our 
endeavor  to  make  every  motor  as  perfect  as  possible. 
When  the  motor  is  completed  it  is  flooded  with  oil 


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and  placed  on  a  stand  where  it  is  driven  by  a  belt  for 
a  considerable  period.  It  is  then  placed  on  the  test 
stand,  and  equipped  with  its  own  carbureter  and 
magneto  and  ignition  apparatus,  and  run  under  its 
own  power,  slowly  at  first.  After  it  is  broken  in, 
its  power  is  tested  by  engaging  the  fly-wheel  with  the 
armature  shaft  of  a  dynamo.  As  the  motor  drives 
the  dynamo  its  mechanical  power  is  transformed  into 
electrical  power,  which  is  easily  and  exactly  measured. 
Each  motor  is  operated  on  the  test  stand  until  it  fulfills 
the  established  requirements. 

Oiling  System  "jo".  Oil  contained  in  the  pan 
under  the  motor  is  splashed  about,  lubricating  pistons, 
cylinders,  and  wrist  pins.  A  gear-driven  oiler  forces 
oil  through  leads  in  the  crank-shaft,  thence  through 
all  its  bearings.  See  diagram,  page  1 1 1 . 

Oiling  System  "48".  A  gear-driven  pump  forces 
oil  to  the  bearings  in  a  constant  stream.  Connecting 
rods  dip  into  troughs  the  height  of  which  is  such  that 
complete  lubrication  is  assured ;  this  feature  in  com- 
bination with  baffle  plates  prevents  any  excess  of  oil 
and  consequent  smoking  at  the  exhaust.  A  strainer 
prevents  any  clogging  of  the  circulating  system  and 
can  be  removed  for  cleaning.  An  oil  by-pass  combines 
the  advantages  of  a  gravity  head  with  a  circulating 
system  and  does  away  with  any  tank  under  the  bonnet. 
See  diagram,  page  1 1 1 . 

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Group  of  Six-Cylinder   Motor   Components.      The  bronze  crank-case,   seven- 
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CHAPTER     NINE 

THE   CARBURETER 

ver  since  1902  when  the  first  Locomobile 
gasolene  car  was  built  we  have  always  used  a 
carbureter  of  our  design  and  manufacture. 
The  satisfactory  operation  of  the  motor  year  after  year 
depends  so  largely  on  the  carbureter  that  we  have  always 
felt  that  it  should  be  specially  designed  and  propor- 
tioned for  each  motor  in  order  to  secure  the  best 
results.  The  "30"  carbureter  is  specially  designed 
for  the  "30"  motor;  the  "48"  carbureter  specially 
designed  for  the  "48 "  motor.  As  a  result  of  this 
policy  and  long  experience  in  carbureters  the  Locomo- 
bile motor  is  always  reliable  and  the  maximum  power 
is  obtained  from  the  cylinders.  We  get  seventy  brake 
horse-power  from  our  six-cylinder  motor  which  has  a 
cylinder  bore  of  4^  inches.  This  is  unquestionably 
the  maximum  power  that  can  be  obtained  from  a 
motor  of  this  size  without  affecting  reliability. 

Economy  in  fuel  consumption  is  another  great 
advantage  of  our  "48  "  six-cylinder  car  which  results 
from  the  carbureter  to  a  great  extent.  The  Loco- 
mobile has  frequently  been  driven  12  miles  to  the 
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exception  reported  fine  results  in  this  direction.  Some 
of  the  features  of  our  "Six"  carbureter  that  produce  this 
economy  and  general  satisfaction  are  as  follows: 

1 .  Special  design  of  the  aspirating  nozzle  produc- 
ing the  power  of  a  multiple  jet  with   the  simplicity 
and  easy  starting  of  a  single  jet. 

2.  These   results   are    accomplished   without   the 
attention  of  the  driver  and    without    the    use  of  any 
automatic  device  of  any  sort. 

3.  The  use  of  both  hot  water  and  hot  air  enables 
low  gravity  fuel  to  be  consumed  with  entire  satisfaction. 

4.  The  hot  air  pipe  is  fitted  with  an  adjustable 
opening   through   which    cool   air   may   be   drawn   in 
summer. 

5.  The  quality  of  the  mixture  is  controlled  by  a 
lever  and  quadrant  on  the  dashboard.       This  facilitates 
self  starting  and  enables  the  operator  to  get  the  most 
out  of  the  car  by  varying  the  richness  of  the  mixture 
to  meet  varying  conditions. 

A  new  carbureter  (shown  on  page  116)  has  been 
provided  for  the  "30"  Locomobile  and  is  different 
from  the  one  illustrated  in  the  1911  book.  It  has 
the  same  dashboard  control  of  the  mixture  as  the 
"48  "  carbureter.  The  use  of  this  carbureter  makes 
the  "30"  Locomobile  easier  to  start,  more  powerful 
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All  Locomobile  carbureters  are  of  the  constant 
level  aspirating  type.  The  body  is  bronze  and  the 
induction  pipe  is  bronze  composition.  The  float  is 
spun  copper.  The  Locomobile  gasolene  tank,  like 
everything  else  about  the  car,  is  permanently  substan- 
tial. It  is  constructed  of  24  gauge  sheet  steel,  the 
strongest  metal  available  for  the  purpose,  and  is  heavily 
galvanized  to  prevent  corrosion.  The  tank  is  braced 
internally  with  baffle  plates,  every  joint  and  connection 
is  reinforced.  Every  tank  is  tested  with  gasolene, 
up  side  down  and  in  every  possible  position.  The 
opening  is  under  the  seat  cushion  at  the  left  of  the  car, 
provided  with  a  removable  strainer.  Gravity  fuel  feed 
is  employed ;  superior  to  any  pressure  system  on  account 
of  its  greater  simplicity,  reliability  and  safety.  The 
force  of  gravity  always  operates,  whereas  any  pressure 
system  is  artificial,  is  more  complicated  and  needs 
attention.  An  important  advantage  of  the  gravity 
system  is  that  the  tank  is  located  under  the  front  seat 
where  it  is  completely  concealed  and  protected.  The 
fuel  tank  is  located  at  a  sufficient  elevation  above  the 
carbureter  to  insure  a  steady  flow  of  gasolene  at  all 
times.  The  discharge  pipe  is  located  at  the  right  and 
extreme  rear  end  of  the  tank,  so  that  the  entire 
contents  are  available  for  use  and  the  car  may  be 
operated  until  the  last  drop  is  gone.  Roadster  models, 
that  is,  the  "30"  Baby  Tonneau  and  the  "30"  and 

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"48  "  Torpedo  models,  are  provided  with  a  hand  air 
pump  enabling  the  operator  to  pump  up  a  little 
pressure  in  the  tank  in  case  of  any  emergency.  A 
relief  valve  prevents  the  operator  from  pumping  up 
excessive  pressure. 

A  large  cone  shaped  strainer  is  permanently  placed 
over  the  outlet  in  the  bottom  of  the  tank  to  prevent 
impurities  from  passing  to  the  carbureter. 


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THE    HIGH-TENSION    IGNITION    SYSTEM 


1  ocomobile  cars  are  equipped  with  a  high-tension 
dual  system  of  ignition.  This  system  is  con- 
II  venient  and  thoroughly  reliable.  It  consists 
of  highly  specialized  apparatus  of  the  best  quality  that 
it  is  possible  to  secure.  Ignition  is  provided  either 
by  true  high-tension  magneto  or  by  battery  and  coil. 
The  operator  may  run  the  car  on  either  system  by 
shifting  the  switch  on  the  dashboard. 

The  magneto  is  located  at  the  front  of  the  motor 
on  the  admission  side,  and  is  driven  by  a  shaft  which 
is  rotated  by  a  gear  enclosed  in  the  timing  gear  housing 
and  meshing  with  the  admission  cam-shaft  gear.  The 
shaft  is  provided  with  a  flexible  coupling  enabling 
the  magneto  to  be  removed  and  replaced  conveniently. 
The  magneto  is  of  the  best  quality  possible  to  buy  and 
is  the  type  recommended  by  the  makers  for  use  on 
the  Locomobile. 

Starting  the  motor  is  accomplished  by  slow  cranking 
on  the  battery  current  or,  if  the  cylinders  contain  gas, 
by  pressing  a  push  button  located  in  the  center  of  the 
switch  plate.  It  is  possible  to  start  directly  on 
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should  be  very  weak.  When  starting  the  motor 
from  the  seat,  or  by  cranking  by  means  of  battery 
current,  a  high-speed  vibrator  may  be  locked  in  position. 
The  lock  is  released  when  running  on  the  battery  and 
an  absolutely  synchronous  single  contact  spark  is 
produced.  There  is  a  complete  absence  of  lag  under 
these  conditions,  and  the  engine  can  therefore  develop 
high  efficiency  on  the  battery. 

The  coil  is  simple,  contained  in  a  neat  casing  that 
is  passed  horizontally  through  the  dash.  The  switch 
end  of  the  coil  is  flush  with  the  dashboard.  The 
switch  is  incorporated  in  the  coil  and  the  switch  handle 
and  push  button,  for  self  starting,  form  the  portion  of 
the  coil  seen  on  the  dashboard.  No  bulky  coil  box. 

A  lock  and  key  on  the  coil  enables  the  operator  to 
lock  the  switch  in  the  "off"  position,  thus  preventing 
the  unauthorized  use  of  the  car.  It  also  makes  it 
unlikely  that  the  switch  will  be  left  thrown  on  the 
battery  when  the  motor  is  stopped ;  it  tends  to 
minimize  the  chance  of  discharging  the  battery 
through  carelessness  or  accident. 

The  wiring  is  simplified  and  neatly  arranged,  and 
of  the  best  quality.  The  leads  from  the  magneto  to 
the  spark  plugs  are  carried  along  the  motor  in  yi 
ebonized  container. 

The  dual  character  of  the  system  deserves  special 
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parts  common  to  both  battery  and  magneto  systems. 
Many  of  the  so  called  "dual"  systems  use  the  same 
circuit  breaker  and  other  parts  for  both  systems. 

Simplicity  of  the  system  is  evidenced  by  the  fact 
that  there  is  one  switch,  one  contact  breaker  and  one 
distributor.  No  external  connections  between  the 
switch  and  the  coil. 

The  storage  battery  is  the  best  quality  and  is  carried 
in  an  enameled  metal  case.  Three  cells  are  used, 
connected  in  series,  delivering  six  volts  and  discharging 
uniformly  either  for  motor  ignition  or  for  providing 
current  for  the  electric  light  bulbs  in  the  side  lamps 
and  rear  lamps. 

The  spark  plugs  are  of  the  best  quality  and  are 
specially  selected  with  the  purpose  of  securing  steady 
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THE    COOLING    SYSTEM 

he  cooling  system  of  any  automobile  is  a  very 
important  part  of  it,  and  one  to  be  investigated 
carefully  by  the  prospective  purchaser.  Nothing 
can  be  more  disagreeable  than  to  operate  an  inadequately 
cooled  car  in  hilly  country.  In  some  sections  the  cooling 
system  is  of  the  greatest  importance  for  every-day  ser- 
vice, and  cars  which  will  not  run  for  long  periods  of 
time  on  the  lower  gears  without  overheating  are  utterly 
impracticable.  Further,  nothing  is  more  annoying 
than  lack  of  reliability  in  the  cooling  system ;  a  leaky 
radiator,  leaky  piping  or  a  defective  water  pump  are 
certainly  matters  to  be  avoided  at  any  cost. 

The  Locomobile  water-cooling  system  is  exceed- 
ingly desirable  because  it  is  entirely  adequate  and 
perfectly  reliable.  The  Locomobile  motor  is  noted  for 
its  ability  to  run  all  day  long  in  hilly  country  and  in 
warm  weather  without  overheating. 

The  water  jackets  on  Locomobile  cylinders  are 
carefully  cleaned  out  before  the  motor  is  assembled, 
this  operation  being  facilitated  by  the  construction  of 
the  castings.  Each  pair  of  cylinders  is  open  at  the  top 
and  provided  with  a  cover  plate.  The  cylinders  and 


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valves  are  completely  water-jacketed  and  the  circulation 
is  ample  and  rapid,  and  produces  a  thoroughly  satisfactory 
cooling  of  the  cylinders. 

The  centrifugal  pump  is  mounted  on  the  exhaust 
side  of  the  motor  and  is  durably  constructed  of  bronze 
material,  which  is  used  throughout  the  Locomobile  in 
preference  to  aluminum  wherever  reliability  is  an 
important  consideration  and  a  small  saving  in  weight 
relatively  unimportant.  The  vanes  of  the  pump 
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which  is  driven  by  a  gear  placed  in  the  housing  at  the 
front  end  of  the  motor,  and  meshing  with  the  exhaust 
cam-shaft  gear.  The  base  of  the  pump  rests  on  a  flat 
extension  of  the  bronze  motor  base,  and  is  secured  to 
it  by  heavy  screws,  the  piping  leading  to  the  cylinders 
also  stiffening  the  construction  and  preventing  the 
pump  from  moving  or  working  loose.  In  case  it 
should  ever  be  desired  to  remove  the  pump,  it  can 
be  very  readily  done  as  the  pump  shaft  is  made 
in  two  parts  connected  by  a  coupling.  There  is  a 
long  stuffing  box  where  the  pump  shaft  enters  the 
pump,  and  lubrication  at  this  point  is  provided  for  by  a 
grease  cup.  A  pet  cock  at  the  bottom  of  the  pump 
allows  water  to  be  drawn  off. 

The  radiator  is  exceedingly  neat  and  attractive  in  ap- 
pearance and  is  placed  slightly  back  of  the  front 
axle  and  secured  to  one  of  the  cross  members  of  the 
frame  at  the  bottom  only,  so  that  there  is  no  racking 
action  on  any  of  the  joints,  and  thus  no  tendency  to 
produce  leaks,  an  exceedingly  important  feature.  The 
Locomobile  radiator  is  of  the  true  honeycomb  type, 
possessing  the  greatest  efficiency,  and  the  workmanship 
is  of  the  best  character. 

The  centrifugal  pump  draws  the  cooling  water 
from  the  base  of  the  radiator  and  forces  it  up  through 
the  water  jackets  and  out  of  the  top  of  the  motor  into 
a  copper  pipe,  thence  back  to  the  radiator  through  a 


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heavy  rubber  hose  connection,  there   being  a   union 
placed  at  the  end  near  the  radiator. 

Fan.  Back  of  the  radiator  is  an  eight-bladed 
aluminum  fan  which  draws  air  in  through  the  cells  of 
the  radiator,  thus  cooling  the  water  flowing  through 
it.  The  fan  shaft  runs  on  ball  bearings,  packed  in 
grease  which  requires  renewing  only  about  once  a 
year.  The  fan  shaft  is  mounted  on  a  bracket  secured 
to  the  base  of  the  motor.  A  leather  belt  drives  the 


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fan,  one  pulley  being  on  the  pump  shaft,  the  other  on 
the  fan  shaft  with  provision  for  adjustment. 

In  the  Locomobile  cooling  system  every  precaution 
is  taken  to  eliminate  minor  inconvenience ;  the  piping  is 
of  the  best  quality,  all  joints  and  connections  are  made 
with  great  care,  and  every  radiator  is  thoroughly 
tested  with  cold  water  pressure  before  it  is  put  on  a  car. 
An  important  part  of  the  finished  product  is  the  water- 
cooling  system  and  no  car  is  approved  until  every  detail 
in  connection  with  it  is  entirely  satisfactory. 

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Locomobile  Police  Patrol,  Baltimore,  Md. 

One  of  several  cars  having  special  40  horse-power  Locomobile  chassis  with  148-inch  wheel  base. 
We  are  prepared  to  supply  this  chassis  for  fire  department  work  or  similar  municipal  service 


Salvage  Corps  Wagon,  recently  purchased  for  Newark,  N.  J.,  owing  to  the 
success  of  a  similar  Locomobile  Car  used  for  three  years  previous 


Rebuilt  Locomobiles  in  high-class  retail  delivery  service 


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ost  everyone  now  appreciates  that  the  trans- 
mission is  fully  as  important  as  the  motor. 
The  transmission  is  sometimes  a  subordinate 
issue  in  the  purchase  of  the  car,  but  later  on,  after 
trouble  has  developed,  its  importance  is  better  realized. 

In  most  cars,  the  transmission  is  not  as  strong  as 
the  motor,  strength  is  sacrificed  to  gain  cheapness  or 
light  weight.  Thus  trouble  sooner  or  later  occurs. 

The  Locomobile  transmission  is  as  strong  as  the 
motor  —  strong  enough  to  handle  the  power  year  after 
year.  //  never  gives  trouble. 

Early  automobiles  had  two  speeds,  as  a  general  rule. 
Later,  three  speeds  were  commonly  employed,  and 
today  the  high-class  car  has,  or  should  have,  four  speeds. 
A  car  provided  with  four  speeds  is  more  flexible  than 
one  with  three  speeds ;  the  operator  has  more  tools  to 
work  with,  he  can  operate  the  car  better  under  any 
road  conditions  at  any  particular  time,  the  car  is  more 
easily  accelerated  and  operated  with  less  shock  to  the 
motor  and  transmission.  The  four- speed  transmission 
is  as  much  better  than  the  three  as  the  three  is  superior 
to  the  two-speed  transmission.  It  occupies  no  more 

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structional features  of  the  gear  box.      First  View 

The  bronze  gear  case.  Constructed  of  manganese  bronze  which  is  several  times  as  strong 
as  the  best  aluminum  alloys  employed  by  other  makers.  Reverse  pinion  is  shown  at  left.  At 
right,  grease  stand  pipe  regulating  height  of  lubricant.  Note  supporting  points  at  four  corners. 


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room,  is  no  more  complicated,  requires  no  more 
attention  and  no  more  lubrication. 

There  are  three  types  of  transmission  gear.  The 
planetary,  which  only  lends  itself  well  to  two  speeds 
and  is  used  nowadays  only  on  cheap  small  cars;  the 
progressive  system,  which  is  used  less  than  it  used  to 
be,  and  has  given  way,  particularly  in  high-class  cars, 
to  the  selective  system. 

The  Selective  System,  used  on  the  Locomobile,  lends 
itself  perfectly  to  the  use  of  four  speeds.  The  term 
"selective"  means  that  the  operator,  by  means  of  the 
gear  lever,  selects  one  of  two  sliding  members  to 
operate,  certain  speeds  being  obtained  from  one  gear  and 
different  speeds  from  the  other  gear.  For  example, 
in  the  Locomobile  the  forward  sliding  gear  gives  third 
and  fourth  speeds,  the  rear  sliding  gear  gives  first  and 
second  speeds  and  reverse.  The  particular  advantage 
of  the  selective  transmission  is  its  greater  ease  of 
operation;  gears  may  be  shifted  easily,  with  absolute 
certainty  and  without  the  need  of  any  complicated 
mechanism.  There  is  a  definite  stop  position  for  every 
position  of  the  lever.  Gear  changing  in  the  Loco- 
mobile is  particularly  easy  as  there  are  only  two  slots 
in  the  quadrant  instead  of  three. 

Bronze  Case.  The  case  is  a  single  casting  of  man- 
ganese bronze,  the  strongest  material  that  can  be  cast 
in  light  section  and  intricate  form.  The  cover  is  not 


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The  shaded  portion  shows  the  first  unit  in  place.  This  is  the  counter-shaft  with  gears 
assembled  on  it,  and  ball  bearings  in  specially  designed  cases  at  the  ends.  Locomobile  shafts  are 
short  and  rigid  —  made  in  the  Locomobile  works  —  from  raw  material  to  finished  product. 

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subjected  to  any  stress  whatever,  consequently  is  made 
of  aluminum  to  save  weight.  The  absolute  reliability 
of  the  Locomobile  transmission  is  in  a  large  measure 
due  to  the  rigid  character  of  the  case,  which  prevents 
the  gears  and  shafts  from  getting  out  of  line. 

Location.  The  Locomobile  transmission  is  placed 
in  the  center  of  the  chassis  frame,  where  it  is  pro- 
tected from  road  shock.  The  four  corners  of  the 
bronze  base  are  extended  up  to  meet  the  cross  members 
of  the  frame  and  are  securely  bolted  thereto. 

Gears.  There  are  ten  gears  in  the  transmission 
case.  Each  one  is  strictly  a  Locomobile  product  from 
beginning  to  end — from  rough  material  to  finished 
product.  Material  used  is  alloy  steel,  heat-treated. 
Gear  teeth  are  cut  on  the  best  obtainable  gear-cutting 
machinery,  are  absolutely  uniform,  and  absolutely 
correct  as  regards  the  shape  of  the  teeth.  Gears 
are  carefully  tested  for  hardness  and  elasticity,  and  are 
measured  within  .001  of  an  inch. 

Shafts.  These  are  alloy  steel,  heat-treated.  Forged 
and  finished  in  our  works.  Particular  attention  is  called 
to  the  fact  that  the  case  is  compact  and  the  shafts  are 
thick  and  relatively  short.  This  produces  the  greatest 
possible  strength  and  prevents  any  mis-alignment  due 
to  bending. 

Bearings.      Large    annular    bearings    of    the    finest 
quality  obtainable  are  used  throughout. 

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The  clutch  pinion  shaft  and  ball  bearing  are  shown  at  the  right — the  front  end  of  the  case. 
The  clutch  pinion  is  always  in  mesh  with  the  forward  gear  on  the  counter-shaft.  Locomobile 
gears  are  made  in  the  Locomobile  works  from  raw  material  to  finished  product. 


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A  Grease -Tight  Case.  Transmission  gears,  shafts 
and  bearings  are  lubricated  by  soft  grease.  The  de- 
sign of  the  case,  and  care  used  in  assembling,  prevent 
leakage  of  grease,  so  that  the  car  may  be  driven  for 
several  thousand  miles  without  adding  to  the  supply 
of  lubricant. 

Operation.  When  the  lever  is  in  the  outer  slot  of 
the  quadrant  and  pushed  as  far  forward  as  it  will  go, 
with  button  on  top  depressed,  reverse  speed  is  engaged. 
This  action  of  the  gear  lever  causes  the  rear  sliding 
member  to  move  backward  until  the  large  portion  of 
it  meshes  with  the  idle  pinion  at  the  bottom  and  rear 
of  the  case. 

When  the  gear  lever  is  in  the  outer  slot  of  the 
quadrant  and  pushed  as  far  forward  as  it  will  go  without 
touching  the  button  on  top,  the  large  gear  of  the  rear 
sliding  member  meshes  with  the  rear  gear  on  the 
counter-shaft,  and  this  gives  Jirst  speed. 

The  gear  lever  now  being  pulled  back  to  rear 
position  in  the  outer  quadrant,  the  sliding  member 
moves  forward  until  the  small  gear  meshes  with  the  third 
gear  on  the  counter-shaft,  and  this  gives  second  speed. 

The  lever  is  now  pulled  through  the  gate  and 
pushed  forward  as  far  as  it  will  go,  this  causing  the 
front  sliding  member  to  move  backward  until  the  gear 
meshes  with  the  second  gear  on  the  counter-shaft. 
This  gives  third  speed. 

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When  the  gear  lever  is  pulled  back  as  far  as  it  will 
go  in  the  inner  slot,  the  forward  sliding  member 
moves  forward  until  the  jaw  clutch  locks  with  a 
corresponding  jaw  clutch  integral  with  the  clutch 
pinion.  This  gives  fourth  speed  and  direct  drive. 


Building  the  Locomobile  Transmission.      Fourth  View 

The  next  unit  to  be  installed  is  the  main  driving  shaft  with  universal  joint  at  the  rear 
end  outside  the  case.  On  this  shaft  are  placed  the  sliding  gears  which  are  moved  backward  and 
forward  to  engage  the  various  speeds.  Normally  the  car  is  driven  on  4th  or  top  speed, 
the  forward  sliding  member  being  locked  with  the  clutch  pinion,  the  drive  being  direct  from 
the  motor  to  the  rear  axle. 


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The  contents  of  the  case  are  now  complete.  The  mechanism  that  moves  the  sliding  gears 
backward  and  forward  has  been  installed.  Each  sliding  member  is  moved  by  a  fork,  the  other 
end  of  which  slides  on  a  shaft.  When  the  gear  lever  is  moved  in  the  outer  slot  of  the  quadrant 
by  the  driver  of  the  car,  the  rear  sliding  member  only  is  moved.  It  has  two  gears  and  gives 
ist  speed,  2nd  speed,  and  reverse.  The  other  sliding  member  is  moved  when  the  gear  lever  is 
moved  in  the  inner  slot  and  gives  jrd  and  4th  speeds.  When  the  gear  lever  is  slipped  from  one 
slot  to  the  other,  no  gears  are  in  mesh,  as  in  the  illustration  above. 


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CHAPTER     THIRTEEN 

LOCOMOBILE    SHAFT    DRIVE 

t  is  important  to  examine  with  the  greatest  care 
the  shaft-drive  system  of  a  car  before  purchasing 
it.  Reliability,  safety,  efficiency,  tire  economy 
and  ease  of  riding  all  depend  to  a  large  extent  on  the 
design  and  construction  of  the  rear  axle  and  driving 
mechanism.  Shaft-drive  is  popular  because  it  is  quiet, 
clean  and  convenient;  whereas  chain-drive  has  been 
a  favorite  system  of  prominent  engineers  because  it  is 
efficient,  flexible  and  permits  of  proper  balance,  with 
consequent  good  control  of  the  car.  Locomobile  shaft- 
drive  excels  because  it  combines  the  best  features  of  both 
systems  without  their  disadvantages.  It  is  quiet,  clean 
and  convenient ;  it  is  mechanically  correct  owing  to 
the  introduction  of  all  possible  advantages  of  double 
side  chain-drive. 

The  performance  of  our  shaft-drive  models 
during  the  past  three  seasons  has  fully  demon- 
strated the  great  practical  value  of  the  interesting 
features  that  distinguish  our  system.  Some  of 
these  features  are  : 

i.  No  Driving  through  the  Rear  Springs.  We 
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construction.     Springs  cannot  give  the  maximum  com- 
fort when  performing  the  functions  of  distance  rods. 

2.  Rear  Springs  are  Shackled  at  Both  Ends.     Thus 
they  have  full  play. 

3.  Distance  Rods  have  Lubricated  Bearings  on  the 
Rear  Axle.      This  increases  the  flexibility  of  the  drive, 
furthers  easy  riding  and  removes  torsion al  stress  from 
the  rear  axle. 

4.  Correct  Handling  of  Driving  and  Braking  Stresses. 
Driving  stresses  are  taken  up  by  the  distance  rods  which 
have  universal  action  at  front  ends.      Expansion  brakes, 
operated  by  hand,  are  mounted  on  the  distance  rods. 
Contracting  brakes,  operated  by  foot,  are  also  mounted 
on  distance  rods,  thus  removing  braking  stresses  from 
rear  axle. 

5.  Straight  Line  Drive.      When  the  car  is  loaded 
the  propeller  shaft  is  practically  horizontal,  giving  a 
straight  line  drive.      Result :  increased  flexibility  and 
efficiency. 

6.  Two  Full  Universal  Joints.      These  permit  the 
power  to  be  transmitted  with  minimum  loss.      Loco- 
mobile universal  joints  are  encased  in  metal  housings 
and  are  so  nicely  designed  and  made  that  they  may 
be    run   practically    indefinitely  without    attention    to^ 
lubrication.    Large  bearing  surfaces  and  light  pressures. 

7.  Torsion  Rod.     This  absorbs  the  torque  reaction 
of  the  bevel  gears.      Rigidly  mounted  at  rear,  spring 

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supported  at  front  end.  Some  cars  have  a  torsion  tube 
covering  the  propeller  shaft,  but  this  permits  the  use  of 
only  one  universal  joint  which  is  inadequate  for  maxi- 
mum efficiency. 

8.  Maximum  Strength,  Minimum  Weight.     The  use 
of  the  finest  alloy  steels  in  the  axle  tubes,  shafts,  gears, 
etc.,  results  in  enormous  strength  with  the  least  weight. 
Safety  combined  with  efficiency. 

9.  Minimum  Dead  Load.     All  weight  below  the 
springs  is  dead  load.      Our  comparatively  light  rear  axle 
construction  reduces  the  amount  of  weight  not  spring 
supported,  thus  furthering  easy  riding.      It  also  reduces 
the  dead  load  on  the  tires,  thus  adding  to  their  life. 

10.  No  Keys  or  Keyways  Used.     Thus  a  frequent 
cause  of  lost  motion  or  other  difficulty  is  avoided. 

1 1 .  Large  Annular  Bearings.      Imported  annular 
bearings  of  best  quality  and  generous  size  eliminate 
friction  and  trouble. 

1 2.  Large  Gears  and  Shafts.     Locomobile  gears 
and  shafts  as  well  as  other  parts  of  the  shaft-drive  are 
made  in  the  Locomobile  works  from  raw  material  to 
finished  product,  are  of  large  dimensions  and  of  the 
finest  alloy  steel. 

13.  Free  Action  of  Differential  Gear.     The  Loco- 
mobile differential  never  binds  or  cramps  under  any 
conditions  of  road  operation,  thus  reducing  the  grinding 
action  on  the  rear  tires  when  turning  corners.     This 


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is  a  very  important  point  in  connection  with  economy 
of  tires. 

14.  No  Brazed  Joints.      There  is  no  brazing  in 
the  Locomobile  rear  axle.       For  example,  the  tubes 
are   forced  into  the   central  housing  under  hydraulic 
pressure  and   riveted.      A   brazed  joint  has  unknown 
strength — it  may  be  strong  or  weak.    No  Locomobile 
axle   tube    has    been    known    to    break    or    loosen    in 
the  housing. 

1 5.  Complete  Lubrication  System.    Convenient,  clean 
grease  cups  are  used  to  lubricate  the  wearing  parts  of 
the   shaft- drive   system   not  contained   in    the  central 
housing  —  spring   shackles,    distance    rods    front    and 
rear,  torsion   rod  spring  bearing,  etc. 


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The  axle  tubes  are  forced  into  the  outer  ends  of  the  housings  by  hydraulic  pressure  of  from 
18,000  to  20,000  pounds.  Great  care  is  used  to  prevent  excessive  pressure  as  thii  might  exceed  the 
elastic  limit  of  the  steel  housing.  The  axle  tubes  carry  the  load,  and  are  large  in  diameter  near 
the  center ;  the  necessary  reduction  in  diameter  at  the  outer  ends  is  accomplished  by  means  of  a 
taper  —  no  shoulder.  This  gives  a  tube  of  maximum  strength  and  minimum  weight. 


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The  central  housing  contains  the  bevel  gears  and  differential.  At  left,  pinion  gear,  ready  to 
be  inserted.  Very  firmly  supported.  At  right,  bevel  gear  bolted  to  differential  case.  Thrust 
bearings  are  used  to  take  up  the  thrust  of  the  bevel  driving  gears. 


The  "30"  Chassis,  Type  "L",  Four-Cylinder 


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I,  Case.  2,  Pinions  mounted.  3,  Bevels  and  pinions  assembled.  4,  Case  with  gears.  5, 
Case  complete  with  bearings.  Power  passes  from  propeller  shaft  to  driving  pinion,  thence  through 
driving  bevel  gear  to  the  differential  case,  thence  to  differential  pinions,  to  bevels,  to  live  axles. 
Construction  of  the  differential  permits  a  rigid  housing  and  shaft  for  the  driving  gear.  Differential 
pinions  are  very  firmly  supported. 


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The  halves  of  the  central  housing  have  been  firmly  bolted  together  making  a  unit.  At  left 
is  the  outer  end  of  a  live  axle  in  position  ;  at  right,  a  live  axle  withdrawn.  Live  axles  have  square 
inner  ends  which  fit  into  square  holes  in  the  differential  pinions  ;  outer  ends  are  in  the  form  of  jaw 
clutches,  engaging  with  the  wheel  hubs.  Live  axles  are  one  piece  and  alloy  steel.  Light  and 
very  strong  construction. 


Building  up  the  "30"  Shaft-Drive.      Fifth  View 

Propeller  shaft  with  universal  joints  at  left.  Is  alloy  steel  and  very  strong.  Is  locked  in 
place  under  all  conditions,  an  important  feature.  Forward  universal  joint  is  of  the  yoke  pattern 
giving  motion  in  two  directions  at  right  angles ;  rear  one  is  a  slip  universal  joint  and  provides  com- 
pensation for  any  tendency  to  cause  a  change  in  distance  between  the  rear  axle  and  gear  box. 
Universal  joints  are  in  metal  housings,  run  5000  miles  or  more  without  re-greasing.  Torsion  rod 
at  right  of  propeller  shaft. 

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Spring  chairs  have  been  added.  These  are  clamped  to  the  rear  axle  tubes.  Their  lower  ends 
are  formed  so  as  to  provide  a  lifting  point  for  the  jack,  an  attractive  feature,  as  tire  changes  are 
frequently  made  under  difficult  conditions.  Steel  distance  rods  also  added  with  lubricated  bearings 
on  rear  axle  consisting  of  bronze  bushings  working  against  the  alloy  steel  axle  tubes.  Front  ends 
of  distance  rods  are  provided  with  bearings  that  provide  for  stresses  tending  to  bend  or  twist  the 
distance  rods.  Consist  of  hardened  steel  pins  and  bronze  bushings  with  complete  grease  cup  lubrication. 


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The  wheels  with  brake  drums  have  been  added,  completing  the  system.  Note  notches  on 
outer  end  of  hub  at  right.  These  engage  with  corresponding  ones  on  the  live  axles.  Hub  caps 
are  not  part  of  the  driving  system  and  have  no  tendency  to  unscrew.  Note  truss  rods  under 
housing  to  prevent  stresses  from  being  centered  —  enables  us  to  use  a  lighter  axle  than  we  other- 
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CHASSIS   CONSTRUCTION 

The  Pressed  Steel  Frame.  This  is  the  actual  founda- 
tion of  the  car  and  must  be  permanently  strong ;  the 
Locomobile  frame  is  characterized  by  its  great  strength. 
The  material  used  is  pressed  alloy  steel,  heat-treated 
several  times  before  completion.  It  is  vastly  superior 
in  stiffness  and  durability  to  a  frame  constructed  of 
open -hearth  steel,  or  other  low-priced  steel.  The 
parallel  side  members  are  narrowed  in  front,  enabling 
the  operator  to  twist  the  front  wheels  at  a  sharp 
angle  and  turn  the  car  in  a  small  circle ;  at  the  point 
where  the  side  members  are  narrowed,  the  flanges  are 
increased  in  area  to  secure  additional  stiffness  against 
side  stresses. 

Cross  members  of  pressed  steel  brace  the  frame, 
all  rivet  holes  being  drilled  instead  of  punched,  all 
rivets  being  put  in  hot,  and  each  one  tested.  Corners 
at  the  rear  are  braced  with  triangular  gusset  plates. 
The  Locomobile  frames  are  of  the  drop  variety, 
whereby  the  center  of  gravity  is  lowered  and  the 
general  effect  of  the  car  improved  without  any  reduc- 
tion in  clearance.  The  Type  "  L  "  frame  is  dropped 
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Building  up  the  Locomobile  Chassis 
A  series  of  bird's-eye  views  showing  the 
assembling  of  the  "  30  "  Locomobile  Chassis. 
First    view.      The    pressed   steel  frame, 
the  foundation  of  the  car.     The  enormous 
strength  of  the  Locomobile  Frame  is  one  of 
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Second  view 

The  front  axle,  front  and  rear  springs 
have  been  installed,  also  the  rear  spring 
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Third  view 

The  motor  with  fly-wheel  has  been  placed 
in  position,  also  the  dashboard,  headlight 
brackets,  etc. 


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Fourth  view 

The  transmission  case  has  been  secured  to 
the  frame  near  the  center.  The  clutch  has 
been  placed  between  motor  and  transmission 
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Front  Springs.  The  front  ends  of  the  front  springs 
are  bolted  to  the  spring  horns  of  the  frame  and  are 
shackled  at  their  rear  ends.  Lubrication  is  accom- 
plished, front  and  rear  by  grease  cups.  The  spring 
eyes  are  fitted  with  steel  bushings  to  prevent  wear. 

All  Locomobile  springs,  both  front  and  rear, 
are  tongued  and  grooved  to  prevent  side  motion  and  are 
polished  and  assembled  with  graphite  to  insure  free 
action  and  prevent  wear.  Spring  leaf  retainers  are  also 
employed,  both  front  and  rear,  these  being  clipped 
around  the  four  top  leaves  of  each  spring  on  each  side 
of  the  axle.  There  are  seven  leaves  in  the  front  springs. 

Front  Axle.  The  front  axle  is  a  massive  Locomobile 
drop  forging,  heat-treated.  It  is  secured  to  the  front 
springs  on  each  side  by  two  heavy  drop-forged  spring 
clips  of  nickel  steel.  Any  side  motion  is  prevented  by 
a  vertical  dowel  pin,  part  of  which  is  in  the  axle  and 
part  in  the  spring.  The  spring  clip  bolts  pass  through 
horizontal  flanges  in  the  axle  and  are  secured  by  a  nut 
and  lock  nut,  the  end  of  the  bolt  being  headed  over  to 
prevent  any  possibility  of  the  ends  working  loose.  The 
front  axle  is  assembled  to  the  frame  with  steering  pivots 
and  cross-tie  rod  complete.  All  wearing  parts  are 
lubricated  by  grease  cups. 

Rear  Springs.     The  next  process  of  assembling  i 
to  secure  the   rear   springs   to   the  chassis  frame.      A 
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Fifth  view 

The  rear  axle  has  been  installed.  Also 
distance  rods.  The  propeller  shaft  and 
torsion  rod  have  been  placed  between  the 
transmission  and  rear  axle. 


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Sixth  view 

The  steering  column  and  steering  wheel 
have  been  added.  Also  the  operating  levers 
and  pedals,  exhaust  pipe,  muffler,  radiator,  etc. 


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bolts  carries  the  front  end  of  the  rear  springs,  the 
shackle  bolt  passing  through  the  rear  of  this  bracket. 
The  rear  springs  are  shackled  at  both  ends  with 
complete  grease  cup  lubrication.  In  the  "L"  car  the 
springs  are  semi-elliptic,  while  in  the  larger  Type 
"M"  model,  the  rear  springs  are  of  the  three-quarter 
elliptic  variety.  There  are  ten  leaves  in  the  rear  springs, 
the  weight  of  which  varies  with  the  load  to  be  carried, 
the  springs  being  heavier  for  limousine  bodies.  The 
rear  springs  are  secured  by  two  nickel  steel  clips  to  a 
spring  chair  clamped  to  the  rear  axle  tube. 

Motor.  Lateral  arms  of  the  bronze  crank -case 
extend  to  the  side  members  of  the  frame  and  are 
securely  bolted  thereto.  These  side  members  are  so 
shaped  that  the  upper  portions  rest  on  the  top  flanges  of 
the  frame,  thus  making  a  very  substantial  construction, 
and  a  very  simple  one.  It  is  interesting  to  note  that 
in  the  Locomobile  all  holes  drilled  through  the  pressed 
steel  frame  are  jig  drilled,  so  that  any  motor  will  fit 
any  frame.  This  is  also  true  of  the  assembly  of  the 
transmission,  springs  and  other  parts  of  the  frame. 

Transmission.  The  manganese  bronze  transmission 
case  of  the  Locomobile  is  provided  with  arms  at  the 
four  corners  which  extend  upward  and  are  securely 
bolted  to  cross  members  of  the  frame,  double  lock 
nuts  and  cotter  pins  forming  substantial  connections. 
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installed,  the  clutch  and  driving  shaft  are  located  and 
very  carefully  aligned  so  that  the  power  is  transmitted 
without  frictional  loss  due  to  inaccurate  fitting. 

Rear  Axle.  The  rear  axle  is  next  put  in  place,  this 
being  accomplished  by  breaking  the  spring  shackle  con- 
nections and  slipping  the  axle  underneath  the  frame  and 
then  slipping  the  spring  chair  bearings  over  the  axle 
tubes.  Distance  rods,  which  maintain  the  position 
of  the  rear  axle  with  respect  to  the  frame,  are  next 
installed.  The  propeller  shaft  is  then  connected  with 
the  front  universal  joint  placed  just  back  of  the  gear 
box,  and  is  connected  at  its  rear  end  with  a  slip 
universal  joint  at  the  forward  end  of  the  rear  axle 
housing.  The  assembling  of  this  part  of  the  car  is 
completed  by  the  installation  of  the  torsion  rod,  which 
is  made  fast  to  the  rear  axle  housing,  the  front  end 
being  spring  supported  to  a  cross  member  of  the 
chassis  frame. 

Levers  and  Pedals.  The  various  levers  and  pedals 
with  their  shafts  and  fittings  are  very  carefully  put  in 
place  and  lined  up,  thus  making  brakes,  clutch,  and 
transmission  gears  operative.  The  details  of  assembly 
in  connection  with  these  various  parts  are  executed  very 
substantially  and  accurately  for  the  reason  that  they  are 
essential  to  the  safe  operation  of  the  car. 

Steering  Mechanism.  Next  the  steering  column  is 
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housing  of  manganese  bronze  containing  the  steering 
gears ;  the  whole  is  bolted  to  the  side  member  of  the 
frame  at  sides,  top,  and  bottom.  The  steering  con- 
necting rod  is  assembled  with  right-hand  steering 
knuckle  at  the  front,  and  steering  tail  shaft  at  the 
rear,  thus  making  the  steering  mechanism  operative. 

Radiator.  At  the  front  of  the  frame  is  a  cross 
member  in  the  form  of  a  cradle,  which  supports  the 
radiator.  At  the  base  of  the  radiator  are  four  large 
studs,  which  pass  through  holes  in  the  pressed  steel 
cradle,  and  are  securely  bolted  to  it.  By  this  method 
of  fastening  there  is  no  racking  action  on  the  radiator, 
consequently  no  tendency  to  produce  leaking.  We 
originated  this  system  of  radiator  support  eight  years 
ago  and  it  has  been  widely  copied.  The  bearing  for 
the  starting  crank  is  a  bronze  bracket  riveted  to  the 
radiator  cradle. 

Muffler  and  Exhaust  Pipe.  The  muffler  is  a  metal 
cylinder  with  internal  compartments  through  which 
the  exhaust  gases  pass,  the  sound  being  deadened.  The 
muffler  is  bolted  to  the  frame  at  the  rear  end  of 
the  car.  The  exhaust  pipe  and  exhaust  manifold 
are  then  assembled  in  position. 

Running  Boards.  The  running  boards  are  wide  and 
substantially  built,  being  mounted  on  heavy  Locomobile 
drop-forged  brackets.  They  are  covered  with  suitable 
material  and  bound  in  heavy  brass  angle  strips. 


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Locomobile  fenders  are  designed  for  efficiency, 
durability,  and  graceful  appearance.  They  are  con- 
structed of  sheet  metal,  braced  by  Locomobile  drop 
forgings,  and  mounted  on  Locomobile  drop-forged 
steel  brackets.  Fenders  are  provided  with  inner  shields 
to  prevent  mud  or  water  being  splashed  between  the 
wheels  and  car.  Fenders  are  strongly  constructed  to 
prevent  deformation,  rattling,  loosening,  or  breakage. 
They  are  enameled  to  produce  the  most  durable  finish. 

Wheels.  The  completion  of  the  chassis  is  arrived 
at  by  putting  on  the  wheels,  also  the  mud  pan  which 
protects  the  clutch  and  other  mechanism  from  mud 
and  water.  All  wheels  have  twelve  heavy  spokes  and 
are  very  strong,  being  made  of  the  toughest  second- 
growth  hickory  thoroughly  seasoned.  The  front 
wheels  run  on  highest  grade  roller  bearings  which  are 
well  adapted  for  the  purpose  because  they  are  designed 
to  take  care  of  the  end  thrust  which  occurs  in  turning 
corners,  in  addition  to  the  ordinary  radial  load.  The 
rear  wheels  run  on  large  imported  annular  bearings. 
There  are  two  bearings  for  each  of  the  four  wheels. 


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THE    CONTROL    OF    THE    CAR 

Steering  Wheel.  Most  cars  use  an  aluminum  steer- 
ing wheel  with  a  wooden  grip.  The  Locomobile 
wheel  is  bronze,  with  a  black,  hard  rubber  grip 
moulded  around  the  rim.  Cases  have  been  known 
where  the  steering  wheel  has  actually  broken  at  a 
critical  moment;  Locomobile  bronze  construction 
renders  this  impossible.  A  wood  grip  cracks  and 
opens  up  through  constant  handling  and  the  action 
of  the  weather ;  our  hard  rubber  grip  is  permanent. 

^Throttle  and  Spark  Advance.  On  the  steering 
wheel  is  mounted  the  quadrant  carrying  the  hand 
levers  stamped,  "Gas"  and  "Spark"  respectively. 
When  the  gas  lever  is  moved  forward  the  supply 
of  gas  delivered  to  the  motor  is  increased,  and  when 
it  is  pulled  back  as  far  as  it  will  go  just  enough 
gas  is  admitted  to  keep  the  motor  turning  over  at 
slow  speed.  The  spark  advance  lever  is  pulled  back 
to  retard  the  spark,  and  is  moved  forward  to  advance 
the  spark. 

Accelerator.  Operated  by  the  foot.  Enables  the 
driver  to  speed  up  the  car  without  removing  one  hand 
from  the  wheel  to  operate  the  hand  throttle. 

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Steering  Mechanism  showing  gears,  tail  lever,  rear  portion  of 
steering  connecting  rod 

Note  full  circular  worm  sector.     Complete  provision  is  made  for  removing  lost  motion. 
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Steering  Gear.  The  power  exerted  at  the  rim  of 
the  steering  wheel  is  transmitted  through  the  steering 
shaft  to  the  worm  gears  in  the  bronze  housing  at  the 
base  of  the  steering  column.  The  worm  is  secured  to 
the  bottom  of  the  steering  shaft  and  meshes  with  the 
sector,  which  is  a  full  circular  gear,  not  a  segment. 
A  vertical  shaft,  called  the  steering  tail  lever,  fits  over 
the  outer  end  of  a  shaft  integral  with  the  sector  gear. 
The  connection  is  by  a  hexagon  taper.  The  lower  end 
of  the  tail  lever  is  ball-shaped,  forming  a  portion  of  the 
ball  and  socket  joint  at  the  rear  end  of  the  steering 
connecting  rod.  There  is  a  similar  ball  and  socket 
joint  at  the  other  end  of  the  connecting  rod,  both  joints 
being  very  carefully  made,  packed  in  grease,  and  pro- 
tected by  leather  boots  strapped  in  place.  Buffer  springs 
at  each  end  absorb  the  shocks  caused  by  rough  roads. 

The  right-hand  steering  knuckle  terminates  in  a 
ball,  forming  part  of  the  ball  and  socket  joint  at  the 
front  end  of  the  steering  connecting  rod.  A  cross-tie 
rod  connects  both  steering  knuckles.  As  the  steering 
wheel  is  turned,  the  sector  shaft  turns,  causing  the 
lower  end  of  the  tail  lever  to  move,  the  steering 
connecting  rod  moving  backward  or  forward  with  it. 
As  a  result,  the  front  wheels,  mounted  on  pivots  and 
tied  together,  turn  to  the  right  or  left,  according  as 
the  wheel  is  turned.  Steering  knuckles  are  heavy 
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Gear  Lever  and  Quadrant.  The  gear  lever  is  located 
at  the  right  of  the  car,  operating  in  a  simple  two-slot 
quadrant.  It  is  very  easy  to  operate  a  selective  type 
of  transmission  in  any  case ;  but  the  four  speeds  of  the 
Locomobile  are  obtained  by  moving  the  lever  in  two 
slots  only,  which  makes  it  unusually  convenient. 

Clutch.  The  clutch  is  operated  in  the  conventional 
manner  by  a  push  pedal  operated  with  the  left  foot. 

The  Hand  Brake.  A  latch  lever  at  the  right  of 
the  car  when  pulled  backward  expands  the  internal 
brakes  against  the  inner  circumferences  of  the  brake 
drums  bolted  to  the  rear  wheels.  There  is  a 
brake  shoe  for  each  rear  wheel,  covered  with  asbestos 
and  wire  composition.  See  cut  below. 

The  Foot  Brake.  This  is  ordinarily  used  in  stopping 
the  car  and  is  engaged  by  operating  a  push  pedal  with 


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the  right  foot.  The  running  brake  consists  of  two 
shoes,  one  for  each  rear  wheel,  of  the  external  con- 
tracting variety,  operating  on  the  outer  circumference 
of  a  drum  mounted  on  the  rear  wheels.  The  brakes 
are  large  in  diameter,  producing  ample  braking  effort, 
and  are  wide,  diminishing  wear.  The  shoes  are  lined 
with  an  asbestos  and  wire  composition.  To  adjust 
the  brakes  simply  turn  a  thumb  screw  at  the  front 
of  the  brake  as  may  be  needed.  See  cut  below. 

Muffler  Cut-Out.  A  round  pedal  in  the  floor, 
operated  with  the  left  foot,  opens  or  closes  the  muffler 
cut-out  valve.  This  is  convenient  in  testing  the  motor. 
The  pedal  may  be  locked  in  place  with  the  cut-out 
valve  open.  Ordinarily  it  is  not  proper  to  operate 
the  car  with  a  free  exhaust. 


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REBUILT    LOCOMOBILES 


I  oubtless  many  readers  of  this  book  favor  our  car 
}      and  would  like  to  purchase  one,  but  feel  that 

'I  the  price  is  more  than  they  are  free  to  pay. 
Similarly,  numbers  of  our  friends  say  to  us,  "  When  I 
can  afford  it  I  will  buy  a  Locomobile  in  preference  to 
any  other  car."  To  these  people  we  point  out  the 
desirability  of  owning  a  Locomobile  that  has  seen 
service  but  which  has  been  rebuilt  and  repainted.  Such 
a  car  may  be  purchased  for  considerably  less  than  a 
new  one ;  it  will  run,  however,  with  the  same  efficiency 
and  reliability.  It  will  give  entirely  satisfactory  ser- 
vice. It  carries  the  same  guarantee  as  a  new  car  and 
being  bought  directly  from  us,  the  original  makers, 
no  risk  whatever  is  involved. 

We  have  on  hand,  from  time  to  time,  cars  of  this 
description  which  are  bargains  in  the  highest  sense  of 
the  term.  Certain  owners  of  Locomobiles,  financially 
able  to  do  so,  frequently  exchange  cars  for  different 
models  or  styles.  These  cars  are  ordinarily  in  good 
shape  before  overhauling,  as  they  have  been  judi- 
ciously operated  by  experienced  chauffeurs  employed  by 
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them  in  the  Locomobile  shops  and  re-assemble 
and  test  them  with  the  same  care  that  is  applied  to 
the  manufacture  of  new  cars.  All  worn  parts  are 
replaced.  The  body  and  chassis  are  repainted  and  the 
upholstering  and  equipment  gone  over  carefully.  As 
a  result  these  cars  run  and  look  like  new. 

The  term  "  rebuilt "  is  used  only  in  the  sense  ot 
complete  renovation ;  it  does  not  imply  that  the  car  is 
redesigned  or  reconstructed.  A  rebuilt  Locomobile 
is  put  in  perfect  mechanical  order;  and  aside  from 
some  use,  is  like  a  new  one. 

When  the  rebuilding  process  is  completed  these 
high-class  machines  offer  to  the  intelligent  buyer  an 
economical  chance  to  own  an  automobile  of  the 
best  design,  material,  construction,  and  finish,  at  an 
exceedingly  moderate  cost.  There  is  nothing  second- 
hand about  the  proposition.  Every  rebuilt  Locomobile 
is  backed  with  the  full  guarantee  of  the  Loco- 
mobile Company.  Every  buyer  is  assured  of  the 
same  service  and  treatment  as  an  owner  of  a  new  car. 

There  is  a  big  difference  between  a  "second-hand 
car"  and  a  "Rebuilt  Locomobile".  The  former 
you  can  buy  anywhere  —  no  one  has  any  interest  in 
it  beyond  the  commission  involved  in  the  sale.  >  It 
may  be  in  good  or  bad  condition.  It  is  just  as  the 
owner  left  it.  Your  success  or  safety  in  such  a  car  is 
problematical  —  a  gamble.  In  the  case  of  the  Rebuilt 


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Locomobile  you  do  business  with  our  Company  direct ; 
you  are  sure  of  our  co-operation  and  interest.  We 
have  a  reputation  for  making  reliable  cars  that 
we  desire  above  all  things  to  maintain.  We  want 
every  Locomobile,  old  or  new,  to  give  the  safe,  steady 
service  it  was  designed  and  built  to  give. 

Every  rebuilt  car  when  delivered  is  equipped  with 
four  good  tires;  that  is,  a  serviceable  and  satisfactory 
shoe  and  inner  tube  on  each  wheel.  As  we  do  not 
guarantee  new  tires  we  cannot  guarantee  old  ones. 
We  undertake,  however,  to  satisfy  you  fully  as  to  the 
matter  of  tires  at  the  time  of  purchase  and  for  a  reason- 
able period  thereafter.  Locomobile  tire  sizes  have 
always  been  larger  than  those  recommended  by 
the  makers ;  thus  pur  cars  have  always  been  unusually 
free  from  tire  trouble. 

Rebuilt  Locomobiles  are  recommended  for  busi- 
ness. The  automobile  is  a  time-saving  method  of 
transportation.  A  practical  way  of  installing  motor- 
car service  for  commercial  or  municipal  purpose  is  to 
buy  a  good  rebuilt  chassis  from  a  manufacturer  of 
high  standing  and  equip  it  with  whatever  type  of  body 
is  needed.  Rebuilt  Locomobiles  are  successfully  used 
as  delivery  wagons,  light  trucks,  ambulances,  police 
patrols,  fire  chemicals,  automobile  stages  and  the  like. 
We  publish  a  special  pamphlet  on  Rebuilt  Locomo- 
biles, and  will  forward  a  copy  on  application. 

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USEFUL   HINTS   OF   VARIOUS   KINDS 


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USEFUL    HINTS    ON    OPERATION    AND 
MAINTENANCE 

1 .  Engine  Oil.     Use  an  oil  specially  prepared  for 
water-cooled  automobile  motors  of  the  best  type.     Use 
the  best  quality,  light  grade.    It  should  have  the  follow- 
ing characteristics :    Medium  light  in  body ;  filtered  to 
a  pale,  clear  amber  color;  gravity  between  29°  and  30° 
Baume  scale;  flash  point  from  400°  to  425°  Fahrenheit. 
An  oil  made  from  a  Pennsylvania  base  is  considered  best. 

2.  Greases.     In   the   transmission  and    rear    axle 
use  a  high-class    ball-bearing  grease,  free  from   acid. 
Similar  grease,  only    heavier   grade,    for    the    wheels. 
Use  highest  quality  graphite  grease  in  grease  cups  and 
steering  universal  joints  and  similar  places. 

3.  Lubrication  of  Steering  Mechanism.     Cultivate  a 
habit  of  over-lubricating,  rather  than  under-lubricating, 
the  various  parts  of  the  steering  mechanism. 

4.  Good  General  Rule.     Simply  pour  in  oil,  water 
and  fuel,  and  run  the  car.     The  Locomobile  does  not 
need  to  be  tinkered  with  —  therefore  don't  do  it. 

5.  Good  Maintenance  Rule.     Set  aside  some  hour 
in  the  week  for  general   lubrication    and    inspection. 
Systematic  maintenance  is  good  maintenance. 

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6.  Cleaning  and  Washing.     Use  the  best  imported 
castile  soap.     Soak   the  mud  off  carefully  by  a  slow 
stream  from  a  hose.      Have  the  water  not  colder  than 
50°  and  not  warmer  than  75°  —  the  best  temperature 
is  from  60°  to  70°  ;    this  is  important.      Sponge  must 
be  free  from  grit  —  the  highest  priced  one  on  the  market, 
intended  for  the  purpose.      Dry  the  body  with  a  clean 
chamois.     Clean  the  upholstering,  top,  etc.,  with  good 
castile  soap  and  water  —  never  use  gasolene. 

7.  To  Lower  Cape   Top.     Unbutton  rear  curtain, 
hook  front   bow  down    in  lower  socket,  folding  the 
top  cloth  to  the  center  between  each  bow.     This  will 
let  the  bows  rest  in  the  bow  supporters  and  not  chafe 
the    cloth.       Strap     top    down    tightly.       Raise    top 
occasionally  so    that   the    cloth   will  not  become  too 
badly  creased. 

8.  Care  of  Tires.     Favor  the  tires  on  bad  roads 
and  at  bad  places.     That  is  the  most  important  rule 
and  the  least  observed.     Pressure  should  be  enough  to 
make  all  four  tires   stand  up   round  under  full  load. 
This  is    probably    the    best    rule.     The    tire   makers 
recommend  the   following    pressures,    average    figures 
being  given: 

"30"  Locomobile,  front  .  .       -75  pounds 

"30"  Locomobile,  rear  .  ,       .      85  pounds 

"48"  Locomobile,  front  .  .       »      75  pounds 

"48"  Locomobile,  rear  .  90  to  100  pounds 

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Continued  speeding  on  a  hot  day  is  plain  maltreatment 
of  tires.  The  rule  is  obvious,  but  is  honored  more  in 
the  breach  than  in  its  observance.  Many  motorists  turn 
corners  at  immoderate  speed,  apply  the  brakes  over 
forcibly,  and  neglect  to  have  cuts  in  the  tires  vul- 
canized. It  takes  two  to  get  the  best  tire  mileage 
—  the  maker  and  the  user. 

9.  Anti-freezing  Solution.     Use  wood  alcohol  and 
water.      Use    30    per    cent   wood   alcohol   in    such   a 
climate  as    New   York,   40    per    cent    alcohol   where 
below  zero  weather  is  common.      Cooling  system  of 
the  "30"  Locomobile  holds  4^   gallons;  that  of  the 
"48"  Locomobile,  5  gallons. 

10.  Overhauling.     It  is  not  necessary  or  desirable 
to  overhaul  your  Locomobile  after  a  season's  use.    The 
expense  of  taking  a  car  apart  and  putting  it  together 
without   doing   anything   else,    is    considerable.     We 
recommend    overhauling    only  after  about  18,000  to 
20,000  miles  of  use.    At  the  end  of  the  season  a  general 
inspection  and  "tightening  up"  of  the  car   may  be 
desirable.     It  certainly  is  not  expensive. 

1 1 .  Instruction  Book.     We   issue    a    complete  in- 
struction   book,    arranged   by    chapters  and   indexed. 
Read  the  instruction  book. 


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CHAPTER    EIGHTEEN 

MISCELLANEOUS    INFORMATION    FOR 
MOTORISTS 

State  Laws.  The  digest  of  State  laws  in  this  chapter 
contains  information  needed  from  time  to  time  by 
the  tourist.  Most  States  exempt  non-residents  either 
indefinitely  or  for  a  limited  period.  New  Jersey  is  an 
exception.  In  sections  where  many  cars  are  in  use, 
regulations  are  strictly  enforced  and  care  must  be  taken. 
If  in  doubt,  write  the  proper  State  authorities  for 
detailed  information  regarding  the  State  law.  If 
when  entering  any  large  city,  you  are  in  doubt  about 
the  traffic  regulations,  an  inquiry  may  save  you  trouble. 
For  instance,  in  Boston  the  horn  must  be  sounded 
before  every  street  intersection  or  arrest  is  apt  to  follow. 

The  motorist  should  use  what  may  be  termed 
standard  lamp  equipment,  consisting  of  two  headlights, 
two  side  lights,  and  rear  lamp  with  white  light  illumin- 
ating license  number,  and  red  light  showing  to  the  rear. 
Numbers  should  be  carried,  front  and  rear,  and  should 
not  swing.  In  some  States  the  automobilist  will  get  in 
trouble  if  the  tail  lamp  goes  out  and  extra  care  must 
be  given  to  this  when  touring.  Sound  the  horn  when 
passing  under  bridges,  viaducts,  or  at  dangerous  points. 

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STATE 

REGISTRATION 

LICENSE 

NUMBERS 

NON-RESIDENTS 

ALABAMA   .     . 

ARIZONA 
ARKANSAS   .     . 
CALIFORNIA 

COLORADO   . 
CONNECTICUT  . 

DELAWARE  .     . 

DISTRICT  or 
COLUMBIA  .     . 

FLORIDA       .     . 

GEORGIA 
IDAHO     .     .     . 
ILLINOIS 

Sec.  State,  annual. 
20  h.-p.,  $7.50; 
20  to  30  h.-p., 
$12.505  301040 
h.-p.,  £17.50;  40 
or  more,  $20. 

License  required 
for  chauffeur. 

One  rear  tag. 

Exempt  if  home 
State  reciprocates. 

No  State  Law. 

New  Law,  August  13,  1911.     Non-residents  exempt 

Secretary  of  State 
at      Sacramento. 
$2,  perpetual. 

Chauffeur,  $2. 
Owner  may  drive. 

Rear,  3  inches 
high  ;  CAL.,  I 
inch  high  ;  black 
on  white  ground. 
Numbers  on  front 
and  rear  lamps. 

Exempt  —  both 
owner  and  chauf- 
feur. 

No  State  Law. 

Secretary  of  State 
at  Hartford.  Jan. 
I     to    June    i. 
I     to    24   h.-p., 
$0.50  per  h.-p.; 
25  or  more  h  -p., 
$0.60    per    h.-p. 
June   I   to    Dec. 
31,  pro  rata  fees. 
A.  L.  A.  M.  For- 
mula h.-p.  rating. 

All  operators  must 
carry  license.  $2, 
annual. 

Numbers  front  and 
rear,  furnished  by 
State.  Numbers 
of  one  State  only 
can  be  carried. 
Cannot  swing. 

Exempt  10  days 
if  registered  in 
home  State  and 
plates  comply  with 
regulations. 

Secretary  of  State 
at  Dover.       $5, 
annual. 

All  operators  must 
carry  license.  $5, 
annual. 

Front  and  rear,  fur- 
nished by  State. 

Exempt  if  O.  K. 
in  home  State. 

Registration     fee, 
fa 

Operators  examin- 
ed and  licensed. 
No  fee. 

Rear,  3  inches 
high;  D.  C.,  i 
inch  high. 

Exempt  10  days. 
Must  register  tem- 
porarily within  24 
hours. 

Secretary  of  State 
at  Tallahassee. 
$2,  perpetual. 

Chauffeur,  $2,  per- 
petual. None  re- 
quired by  owner. 

Rear,  3  inches  long, 
2  inches  wide  ; 
not  supplied. 

Exempt    30    days. 

No  State  Law. 

No  State  Law. 

* 

Sec.  State,  Spring- 
field. $2,  annual. 
Jan.    i.       Law 
effective  July   I, 
1911. 

Front  and  rear, 
furnished  by  Sec. 
of  State. 

Exempt  if  carry- 
ing home  State 
numbers. 

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LICENSE 

NUMBERS 

NON-RESIDENTS 

INDIANA      .     . 
IOWA      .     .     . 

KANSAS       .     . 
KENTUCKY 

LOUISIANA  . 
MAINE  .     .     . 

MARYLAND 
MASSACHUSETTS 

MICHIGAN  .     . 
MINNESOTA 

Secretary  of  State 
at      Indianapolis. 
$1,  perpetual. 

None  required  for 
drivers. 

Front  and  rear,  4 
inches  high;  IND. 
white  on  black. 
Not  supplied. 

Exempt  if  carrying 
home  State  num- 
bers and  initials. 

Secretary  of  State 
at     Des   Moines. 
Up  to  20  h.-p., 
$8  ;  over,  400.  a 
h.-P. 

Covered  by  regis- 
tration. 

Front  and  rear,  dif- 
ferent color  each 
year.  IA  and 
number. 

Exempt   if    home 
State  reciprocates. 

No  State  Law. 

Secretary  of  State, 
Frankfort,   an- 
nual.     Less  than 

*5  h--P-»  *5  J  *5 
h.-p.,    50    h.-p., 
$10  ;     50    h.-p. 
and  over,  $20. 

Not  required. 

Front  and  rear,  fur- 
nished. 

Exempt. 

No  State  Law. 

Secretary  of  State 
at  Augusta.     $2. 
perpetual. 

All  operators  re- 
quire license.  $2, 
perpetual. 

Front  and  rear, 
supplied  by  State. 

Exempt  if  home 
State  numbers  are 
carried. 

Commissioner     of 
Motor   Vehicles, 
Baltimore.      Fee, 
under    ao    h.-p., 
$6  ;     ao    to   40 
h.-p.,  $12;    over 
40  h.-p.,  £18. 

License  required, 
all  operators,  $2. 
Age  limit,  1  6  yrs. 

Two  front  and 
rear,  furnished  by 
State.  Other  tags 
to  be  removed. 
Must  not  swing. 

Exempt  two  pe- 
riods 7  days  each 
in  one  year.  Dist. 
Columbia  does 
not  reciprocate. 

Mass.       Highway 
C  o  m  m  .       Fee, 
less  than  20  h.-p. 
(A.L.A.M.   for- 
mula), $5;   20  tO 
30    h.-p.,    $10; 
30  to  40   h.-p., 
$15;    40  to  50 
h.-p.,    £20;    50 
and  over  $25. 

Driver's  license 
required,  $2;  exa- 
mination, $2;  ad- 
ditional renewal, 
5oc. 

Front  and  rear,  fur- 
nished by  State. 

Exempt  for  any  10 
days   in  the    year 
if  carrying  home 
State  numbers. 
Summer  residents 
may  pay  half  the 
State  fees  for  July, 
August  and   Sep- 
tember. 

Secretary  of  State 
at  Lansing.  $3. 

Chauffeur,  |2, 
annual. 

Two  front  and  rear, 
supplied. 

Exempt. 

Secretary  of  State 
at  St.  Paul.   Fee, 
$1.50,  annual. 

Chauffeur  only,  $2 
annual  ;  $i  for 
renewal. 

Front  and  rear,  fur- 
nished by  State. 
Remove  others. 

Exempt. 

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NON-RESIDENTS 

MISSISSIPPI  . 
MISSOURI     .     . 

MONTANA  .     . 
NEBRASKA  .     . 

NEVADA      .     . 

NEW 
HAMPSHIRE 

NEW  JERSEY     . 

NEW  YORK      . 
(Newi9ioLaw) 

NEW  MEXICO  . 

NORTH 
CAROLINA   .     . 

No  State  Law. 

Secretary  of  State 
at  Jefferson  City. 
$1.50,    annual. 
Less    than    12 
h.-p.,  $2;  121023 
h.-p.,  $1  ;    24  to 

35  k-p.,  $5;  36 
to  47  h.-p.,  $7. 

Chauffeurs,  with 
Secretary  of  State, 
$1.50. 

One  rear  tag  only, 
with  number  and 
initials  Mo. 

Exempt  when  dis- 
playing    registra- 
tion   number    of 
own  State. 

No  State  Law. 

Secretary  of  State 
at  Lincoln. 

No  special  provi- 
sion. Age  limit, 
1  6  years. 

Rear  only  ;  letters 
3  inches  high  ; 
NEB.,  2  inches 
high.  Not  sup- 
plied. 

Not  exempt. 

Secretary  of  State 
at  Carson  City. 

One  rear;  seal  must 
be  displayed. 

Exempt. 

Secretary  of  State 
at  Concord.  Fee, 
f*0. 

License,  $l  ;  both 
owner  and  chauf- 
feur. 

Two,  furnished  by 
State. 

Exempt  10  days, 
conditionally. 

Commissioner     of 
Motor    Vehicles. 
Fee,  10  h.-p.,  $3; 
ii  to29h.-p.,$5; 
30  h.-p.  and  over, 
$10. 

Driver's  license  re- 
quired, graduated 
according  to  h.-p. 
Less  than  30 
h.-p.,  $2  ;  over  30 
h.-p.,  $4- 

Front  and  rear,  fur- 
nished by  State. 

Not  exempt.    Spe- 
cial   license,  good 
for  8    consecutive 
days,  or  4  periods, 
2  days  each,  $i. 
Based  on  recipro- 
city. 

Annually     with 
Secretary  of  State 
at  Albany.  25 
h.-p.    (A.L.A. 
M.  rating)  or  less, 

#55     *5   to    35 
h.-p.,  $10  ;  35  to 
50    h.-p.,    $15; 
over  50,  $25. 

Chauffeur,  $5;  an- 
nual examination 
required.  Age 
limit,  1  8  years. 
Owner  may  drive. 

Numbers  front  and 
rear,    3    inches 
high  ;   N.  Y.,    i 
inch  high.     Fur- 
nished by  State. 
Illumination  rear 
number      impor- 
tant. 

Exempt  if  properly 
registered  and 
home  State  reci- 
procates. 

No  State  Law. 

Secretary  of  State 
at  Raleigh.    Fee, 

$S- 

No  license  required. 

2  number  plates,  3 
inches  high  ;  N. 
C.,  I  inch  high. 

Exempt. 

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LICENSE 

NUMBERS 

NON-RESIDENTS 

NORTH  DAKOTA 
OHIO      .     .     . 

OKLAHOMA 
OREGON      .     . 

PENNSYLVANIA 
RHODE  ISLAND 

SOOTH 
CAROLINA   . 

SOUTH  DAKOTA 
TENNESSEE 

TEXAS    .     .     . 
UTAH     .     .     . 

Secretary  of  State, 
$3,  annual.     No 
State  provision. 

Front     and     rear, 

furnished. 

Exempt,  tem- 
porarily. 

Secretary  of  State 
at  Columbus.  Fee, 
£5,  annual. 

Chauffeur,  £2, 
annual.  Jan.  i. 

Front  and  rear, 
furnished  by 
State. 

Exempt  when 
displaying  home 
State  numbers. 

No  State  Law 

Secretary  of  State 
at  Salem.    Under 
26  h.-p.,  $3;  26 
to  36  h.-p.,  $5  ; 
37  to  40   h.-P., 
^•So- 

Chauffeur,  £2, 
annual. 

I  rear,  3  inches 
high  ;  light  on 
dark  preceded  by 
ORE.,  3  inches 
high. 

Exempt  for  30 
days,  except  veh- 
icles of  non-resi- 
dent corporations. 

State  Highway 
Department, 
Harrisburg.    Fee, 
$5,  under  20  h.-p.; 
20  to  50  h.-p., 
$10  j     over    50 
h.-p.,  $15. 

Chauffeur's  license 
required.     $2, 
annually.   Owner 
may  dnve. 

2  plates,  furnished 
by  State.  Other 
tags  to  be 
removed. 

Exempt  10  days, 
based  on  reci- 
procity. 

Secretary  of  State 
at    Providence. 
Fee,  5  to  20  h.-p., 
l5j    20    to    30 
h.-p.,  $io-t  30  to 
40  h.-p.,    $isj 
40  and  over,  £2  5. 

Driver's    license 
required.     Fee, 

Front  and  rear,  fur- 
nished by  State. 

Exempt  10  days  if 
home  State  laws 
are  complied  with. 

No  State  Law 

Secretary  of  State 
at    Pierre.     Fee, 
*«. 

Rear,  3  inches 
high  ;  S.  D.,  2 
inches  high. 

Exempt. 

Secretary   of  State 
at    Nashville. 
Fee,  $2;  $  l    for 
filing. 

Not  required. 

Front  and  rear, 
letters  3  inches 
high,  1^2  inches 
wide. 

Not  exempt. 

County    Clerk. 
Fee,  soc. 

One,  6  inches 
high,  conspicu- 
ous. 

Not  exempt. 

Secretary  of  State 
at  Salt  Lake  City. 
Fee,  $2. 

One  rear  plate. 
Seal  must  be 
displayed. 

Exempt. 

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VIRGINIA    .     . 

WASHINGTON  . 
W.VIRGINIA  . 
WISCONSIN  .     . 

WYOMING  .     . 
ONTARIO,  CAN. 

QUEBEC,    CAN. 

NEW 
BRUNSWICK, 
CAN.      .     .     . 

NOVA    SCOTIA, 
CAN.      .     .     . 

REGISTRATION 

LICENSE 

NUMBERS 

NON-RESIDENTS 

Secretary  of  State, 
Montpelier.      $i 
per     h.-p.,    first 
registration; 
75c.,  second  reg- 
istration j      5oc., 
third. 

Driver's  license. 
Fee,  $2.  All 
drivers. 

Front  and  rear, 
furnished  by 
State. 

Exempt  not  ex- 
ceeding 10  days. 
Special  arrange- 
ment for  60  days 
or  less. 

Secretary  Com- 
monwealth, 
Richmond,     2  o 
h.-p.  or  less,  $$  ; 
20  h.-p.    to    45 
h.-p.,  $10. 

No  driving  license 
required. 

Front  and  rear, 
supplied  by  State. 

Exempt  two  per- 
iods, seven  days 
each. 

Secretary  of  State, 
Olympia.  Fee,$2, 
annually. 

Rear,  4  inches 
high;  WASH., 
same  size. 

Exempt. 

State  Auditor. 
Fee,  $10. 

Chauffeur's  license. 
Fee,  £2. 

Two  numbers, 
plates  supplied  by 
State. 

Exemption  based 
on  reciprocity. 

Secretary  of  State 
at     Madison. 
Fee,     #2,      per- 
petual. 

Rear,  3  inches 
high  with  Wis., 
supplied  by  State. 

Exempt  if  comply- 
ing with  home 
State  law. 

No  State  Law. 

Provincial     Secre- 
tary at  Toronto. 
Fee,  $4  ;    $2  re- 
newal, annual. 

Chauffeur's  license 
required.  Fee, 

$l. 

Front  and  rear, 
furnished.  Re- 
move other  tags. 

Not  exempt. 

Comptroller  of 
Provincial    Rev- 
enue,   Qjaebec. 
Fee,  $S. 

O  wner'  s  and 
c  hauff  cur's 
license.  $5, 
annual.  April  i. 

4  inches  high,  i 
inch  wide,  front 
and  rear  ;  QUE. 
underneath. 

Non-resident  Cana- 
dians only  ex- 
empt. 

Secretary      Public 
Works,  Frederic- 
ton.     Fee,  $5. 

Chauffeur's,  $  z. 
Owner  may 
drive. 

Rear,  figures  3 
inches  high  ; 
N.  B.,  one  inch 
high,  black  on 
white.  Not  sup- 
plied. 

Exempt, 
i 

Provincial     Secre- 
tary  at    Halifax. 
Fee,  $5. 

Chauffeur's,  $z. 
Owner  may 
drive. 

Rear,  figures  3 
inches  high; 
N.  S.,  i  inch 
high,  black  on 
white. 

Exempt  if  comply- 
ing with  home 
Province  or  State. 

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Horse -power.  The  most  familiar  formula  for 
estimating  the  horse-power  of  an  automobile  motor 
is  that  known  as  the  A.  L.  A.  M.  formula.  It  is 
now  used  as  a  standard  in  a  number  of  State  laws. 
This  formula  is  as  follows:  H.  P.=^.  D  is 
diameter  of  the  cylinder,  N  is  the  number  of  cylinders, 
and  2.5  is  a  constant.  According  to  this  formula  the 
"30"  Locomobile  is  rated  at  32}  H.  P.,  and  the  "48" 
Locomobile  at  48$  H.  P. 

Metric  Tire  Sizes.  One  meter  equals  39.37  inches. 
One  millimeter  equals  .039  of  an  inch,  or  about  sVth 
of  an  inch.  The  metric  sizes  of  foreign  tires  that  fit 
on  rims  used  on  the  Locomobile  are  as  follows: 

34x4  =815x105  36x4  =915x105 
34  x  4  =  875  x  105  36  x  4^  =  920  x  120 
34x4^  =  880x120  37X5  =935XI25 

Automobile  Organizations.  The  largest  organization 
in  this  country  is  the  A.  A.  A.  or  American  Automobile 
Association.  New  members  pay  $5.00  a  year  dues, 
but  are  not  required  to  pay  any  entrance  fee.  Member- 
ship is  of  value  in  connection  with  American  and 
foreign  touring,  and  other  matters,  details  of  which 
may  be  obtained  from  the  secretary,  Robert  Bruce, 
437  Fifth  Avenue,  New  York. 

The  Automobile  Club  of  America  maintains  a 
Bureau  of  Tours,  which  offers  information  and  assistance 

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to  tourists  who  are  either  members  of  the  club  or  of 
the  Bureau  of  Tours.  Membership  in  the  Bureau 
of  Tours  amounts  to  $10.00  a  year.  Inquiries  should 
be  addressed  to  the  Secretary  of  the  Bureau  of  Tours, 
Automobile  Club  of  America,  54th  Street,  west  of 
Broadway,  New  York. 

The  Touring  Club  of  America,  Broadway  and  76th 
Street,  New  York,  makes  a  specialty  of  supplying 
touring  information.  Membership,  $10.00  a  year. 

Road  Books  for  American  Touring.  The  "  Blue 
Book "  is  a  standard  publication  issued  for  the 
convenience  of  automobile  tourists,  and  is  the  official 
tour  book  of  the  Touring  Club  of  America. 
Published  by  the  Automobile  Blue  Book  Publishing 
Company,  243  West  39th  Street,  New  York,  and 
910  S.  Michigan  Avenue,  Chicago.  It  is  issued  in 
five  parts  as  follows : 

Vol.  i  :  New  York  State  and  Lower  Canada.  Vol. 
2  :  New  England  and  the  Maritime  Provinces.  Vol.  3  : 
New  Jersey,  Pennsylvania,  Delaware,  Maryland,  and 
Southeast.  Vol.  4:  Ohio  to  the  Mississippi  River. 
Vol.  5  :  Mississippi  River  to  the  Rocky  Mountains. 

These  books  are  illustrated  with  maps  and  are  very 
convenient.  Price  is  $2.50  a  volume. 

The  tour  book  of  the  Automobile  Club  of  America 
is  a  good  publication,  containing  American  touring 
routes,  and  miscellaneous  information  on  foreign  touring, 

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etc.  This  book  is  free  to  the  members  of  the 
Bureau  of  Tours;  the  price  is  $3.00  to  the  general 
public. 

American  Automobile  Maps.  Blue  Book  "Pilot" 
maps  of  New  England  are  published  by  the  Automobile 
Blue  Book  Publishing  Co.  Other  maps  are  issued  by 
the  Touring  Club  of  America  and  cover  a  large 
part  of  the  United  States.  Large  maps  published  by 
the  A.  C.  A.  are  on  sale  at  the  Bureau  of  Tours. 
C.  S.  Mendenhall,  512  Race  St.,  Cincinnati,  Ohio, 
publishes  twenty  State  automobile  maps,  and  a  printed 
folder  describing  them  will  be  sent  on  request. 

Road  maps  of  a  number  of  the  far  Western  States 
such  as  Colorado,  Wyoming,  Utah,  Nevada,  Idaho, 
Arizona,  New  Mexico  and  Montana,  are  published  by 
Clason.  Consult  your  bookseller.  Other  maps  are 
Servoss'  sectional  maps ;  Blanchard's  Pilot  maps  of 
New  England ;  Walker's  Adirondack  and  Canadian 
districts,  etc.  Brentano,  New  York,  publishes  a  cata- 
logue referring  to  automobile  maps. 

The  topographical  maps  of  the  United  States 
Geological  Survey  interest  those  who  are  familiar  with 
contour  maps.  They  are  useful  in  exploring  a  limited 
area,  because  they  give  so  much  accurate  and  detailed 
information.  Address  the  Director,  U.  S.  Geological 
Survey,  Washington,  D.  C.,  and  he  will  furnish 
advertising  matter  regarding  them. 

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Foreign  Road  Books  and  Maps.  Publications  for 
the  benefit  of  foreign  touring  are  many  in  number. 
Brentano,  Fifth  Avenue,  New  York,  publishes  a  cata- 
logue of  such  publications,  and  this  may  be  consulted 
to  advantage.  Bartholomew's  Strip  Maps  of  England 
are  well  regarded  by  those  who  have  used  them.  The 
Routes  Taride  are  excellent  for  France,  Italy  and 
Switzerland.  The  Carte  Routiere  Dion-Bouton  is  a 
very  good  general  road  map  of  France.  Mittelbach's 
road  maps  of  Germany  and  Austria  are  similarly  well 
known. 

Hand  books  are  published  by  the  Michelin  and 
Continental  Tire  Companies,  and  are  easily  obtainable. 
The  automobile  clubs  of  France,  Italy  and  Switzerland 
publish  excellent  guide  books,  and  membership  in 
these  clubs  will  enable  the  tourist  to  secure  copies  of 
these  books.  "Le  Guide  Taride"  is  a  guide  book  that 
is  regarded  as  excellent  for  touring  in  France. 

Foreign  'Touring.  The  following  suggestions  will 
be  found  useful : 

i .  The  tour  should  be  planned  in  advance.  This 
will  be  facilitated  by  reading  up  on  the  subject.  "Five 
European  Motor  Tours' '  is  a  pamphlet  of  value  which 
we  can  supply  to  any  Locomobile  owner  on  request. 
It  contains  five  articles  written  by  members  of  the 
Automobile  Club  —  two  of  these  are  written  by  a 
Locomobile  owner.  Pamphlet  is  a  reprint  from  the 

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Club  Journal.  There  are  a  number  of  entertaining 
books  about  foreign  automobile  travel,  among  which 
are  "  Motoring  Abroad  ",  by  Presbrey  ;  "  English 
Highways  and  Byways  from  a  Motor  Car ",  by 
Murphy;  "The  Automobilist  Abroad",  by  Miltoun; 
"High  Roads  of  the  Alps",  by  C.  L.  Freeston,  and 
others.  Consult  your  bookseller. 

2.  Shipment  of   the  car  may  be  placed   in   the 
hands  of  some  reliable  customs  house  broker  in  New 
York,  or  wherever  the  point  of  departure  may  be.     He 
can   take  care   of   many  details,  including  the  crate, 
which  should  be  of  the  "knocked  down"  variety,  and 
ordinarily  costs  from  $40.00  to  $65.00;  also  pay  the 
ocean  freight  and  other  charges,  all  for  a  lump  sum. 
The  rates  for  ocean  freight  are  cheap  from  Boston  and 
Philadelphia.     All  charges,  including  freight  (ocean), 
boxing,  dock  charges,  and  customs  charges,  from  New 
York  to  Liverpool,  amount  to  about  $108.00. 

3.  Some  of  our  customers  urge  the  advantage  ol 
shipping  through  one  of  the  less  conspicuous  agencies 
to  get  personal  service  —  such  as  Sheldon  &  Co.,  State 
St.,  New  York,  or  Stone  &  Downer,  State  St.,  Boston. 
Members  of  the  Automobile  Club  of  America  usually 
find   it    most   convenient    to   ship  through    the  Club 
Bureau  of  Tours.     The  Morris  European  Express  is 
the  Official  Forwarder  of  the  A.  C.  A. 

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4.  The   owner's   car   must    be    registered   at   the 
Custom  House  in  New  York,  or  other  point  of  depar- 
ture, to  obtain  outward  bound  clearance,  and   before 
returning  to  America  the  owner  must  obtain  from  the 
American  Consul  at  the  point  of  departure,  an  inward 
bound  clearance,  and  a  declaration  must  be  made  before 
the  consul  that  the  car  was  exported  from   America. 
If  the  car  is  shipped  through  a  customs  broker,  as  in 
No.   2,    this   trouble   is    obviated  as    the  broker    will 
handle  the  matter. 

5 .  The  American  Express  Company  are  authorized 
forwarding  agents  of  the  American  Automobile  Associa- 
tion, and  have  issued  a  pamphlet  entitled,  "Auto  Tips 
for  Auto  Trips",  which  will  be  mailed  on  application 
to  the   Foreign   Department  of  the   Company  at  65 
Broadway,  New  York. 

6.  Oelrichs  &  Company,  Bowling  Green  Building, 
New  York,  are  general  agents  for  the  North  German 
Lloyd  Company,  and  issue  a  pamphlet  called,    "How 
to    Ship    an    Automobile    Abroad".       This    may    be 
consulted  to  advantage. 

7.  Before    starting,    obtain    a    letter     from     the 
manufacturer  of  the  car,  giving  the  name  of  the  maker, 
model  (year),  style  of  car,  number  of  car,  color  of  body 
and   chassis,  make  of   tires,  number  of  seats   (places), 
weight,  value,  number  of  motor,  number  of  cylinders, 


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motive  power,  horse-power,  together  with  the  owner's 
name  and  address. 

8.  Membership  in  the  Touring  Club  of  France, 
at  a  cost  of  six  francs,  is  desirable,  and  this  can  be 
secured  by  presenting  certificate  of  membership  in  the 
A.  C.  A.,  or   a   letter  from   the   A.  A.  A.  certifying 
membership  therein.     The  Touring  Club  of  France 
arranges  for  a  deposit  to  cover  customs,  duties,  etc.,  by 
a  "Triptyque".      Deposit  is  returned  at  the  end  of  the 
tour.     Thus  all  duties  are  paid  in  advance,  eliminating 
delays  and  trouble. 

9.  The  Association  Generate  of  France  also  offers 
service   to    the  tourist.      Membership  is  ten  francs  a 
year.      Application  blanks  may  be  secured  from  the 
A.  C.  A.  or  the  A.  A.  A.     This  Association  can  furnish 
chauffeurs  and  has  the  power  to  issue  licenses.     The 
matter  of  license  is  very  important  in  France. 

10.  The  A.  A.  A.  maintains  reciprocal  arrange- 
ments with  the  Automobile  Association  of  London, 
and  the  Motor  Union  of   Great  Britain  and  Ireland, 
whereby    these    bodies    extend    certain   courtesies  and 
supply  certain  information  upon  presentation  of  A.  A.  A. 
membership  cards.      Members  of  the  A.  C.  A.  are  able 
to  obtain  cards  of  introduction  to  the  Royal  Automobile 
Club  in  order  to  secure  information  in  planning  trips 
in  Europe. 

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1 1 .  Acetylene  Gas  Tanks  can  be  charged  in  Eng- 
land by  applying  to  The  Acetylene  Illuminating  Co., 
268  Lambeth  Road,  London,  S.  W.;  and  in  Germany, 
by  applying  to  "Autogen",  Trebinner-Strasse  9,  Ber- 
lin, S.  W.  In  France,  exchange  temporarily  for  tank 
of  French  make,  write  Rodriguez,  Gauthier  et  Cie., 
67  Boulevard  de  Charonne,  Paris.  They  have  80 
agents  in  France. 

Insurance.  Automobile  owners  carry  insurance  in 
some  of  the  various  forms  given  below,  especially  the 
"floater"  form  of  fire  insurance,  which  includes  burglary, 
theft,  and  hazards  of  transportation.  Liability  insurance 
for  injuries  to  persons  and  damage  to  property  is  also 
desirable.  While  some  desire  insurance  covering 
damage  to  the  car,  it  is  not  carried  by  the  majority  of 
motorists  today,  owing  to  its  high  rate  of  premium,  the 
cost  being  double  that  for  personal  injuries. 

i.  Fire,  burglary  and  theft,  and  hazards  of 
transportation.  This  policy  is  issued  in  floating  form, 
covering  the  car  wherever  it  may  be  within  the  bound- 
aries of  the  United  States  or  Canada,  or  on  board  a 
United  States  or  Canadian  coastwise  steamer,  against 
loss  or  damage  to  the  automobile  by  fire,  arising  from 
any  cause  whatsoever,  explosion,  self-ignition,  and  all 
hazards  of  transportation  by  railroads,  steamboats,  and 
coastwise  steamers,  at  the  lowest  prevailing  rates.  The 


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cost  of  this  class  of  insurance  is  now  2^  per  cent. 
(Policies  can  be  extended  for  a  small  additional  pre- 
mium to  cover  European  touring.) 

2.  Injuries  to  persons.     (Liability.)     This  class  of 
insurance  protects  the  owner  against  his  legal  liability 
for  injuries   caused    by  his  car  to  person  or  persons. 
The  limits  of  this  policy  are  $5000  for  injuries  to  one 
person,  and  $10,000  for  injuries  on  any  one  accident, 
no  matter  how  many  persons  may  be  involved.     The 
Insurance    Company   defends    all    suits    and    pays    all 
the  law  costs  incurred  by  the  owner  in  addition  to  the 
full  limits  of  the  policy.      It  gives  protection  for  claims 
and  suits  which  are  many  times  brought  against   an 
owner    for    exorbitant    sums,  and    which    are   always 
annoying  and  costly.     The  rates  for  this  class  of  insur- 
ance vary  with  the  horse-power  of  the  car,  and  also 
as  to  whether  the  car  is  used  in  or  around  large  cities 
or  in  small  cities  and  in  the  country. 

3.  Damages  to  car.     This  insurance  covers  dam- 
ages done  to  the  car  by  collision  with  another  car,  or 
with  any  other  object.      It  covers  all  damages  up  to 
the  full  insurance  value  of  the  car  (including  tires,  if 
damage  amounts  to  $200).     It  includes  damage  done 
to  lamps. 

4.  Damage  to  property  of  others.     This  provides 
insurance  for  damage  to  property  of  others  by  collision, 


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for  which  the  assured  is  liable.  It  applies  to  any 
other  automobile  or  wagon,  or  fence,  bridge  or  other 
object.  Such  insurance  will  cost  about  25  per  cent 
of  the  rate  charged  you  for  personal  injuries.  For 
this  small  premium  it  is  well  worth  while  to  have  this 
insurance. 

5.  Owner's  insurance.  This  class  of  insurance 
insures  the  owner  against  personal  injuries  sustained 
while  operating,  being  driven  in,  or  caring  for  the 
insured  motor  car.  Costs  a  little  more  than  ordinary 
accident  insurance. 

NATIONAL    ASSOCIATION    OF    AUTOMOBILE 
MANUFACTURERS,    INC. 

STANDARD    WARRANTY 

ADOPTED    MAY    I4th,  1910 

We  warrant  the  motor  vehicles  manufactured  by  us  for  ninety  days  after 
shipment,  this  warranty  being  limited  to  the  furnishing  at  our  factory  of  such 
parts  of  the  motor  vehicle  as  shall,  under  normal  use  and  service,  appear  to  us  to 
have  been  defective  in  material  or  workmanship. 

This  warranty  is  limited  to  the  shipment  to  the  purchaser,  without  charge, 
except  for  transportation,  of  the  part  or  parts  intended  to  replace  the  part  or  parts 
claimed  to  have  been  defective,  and  which,  upon  their  return  to  us  at  our  factory 
for  inspection,  we  shall  have  determined  were  defective,  and  provided  the  trans- 
portation charges  for  the  parts  so  returned  have  been  prepaid. 

We  make  no  warranty  whatever  in  respect  to  tires  or  rims. 

The  condition  of  this  warranty  is  such  that  if  the  motor  vehicle  to  which 
it  applies  is  altered  or  repaired  outside  of  our  factory,  our  liability  under  this 
warranty  shall  cease. 

The  purchaser  understands  and  agrees  that  no  warranty  of  thei  motor 
vehicle  is  made,  or  authorized  to  be  made,  by  the  company,  other  than  that 
hereinabove  set  forth. 

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